Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Contract Acceptance Testing – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
Acceptance testing performed to verify that a system satisfies its contractual acceptance criteria.
In simple words
Verify the system meets what the signed contract promises.
Exam tip
Common in outsourced projects with formal acceptance gates.
Related terms
- Acceptance TestingThe ‘go / no-go’ testing that confirms the system meets business needs and is ready to be released to real users.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Real users try the software and decide if it’s good enough to ship.
- Regulation Acceptance TestingProve the system meets legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR or HIPAA.
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