The purpose of the Acceptance Test is to formally document that the software application/system satisfies its acceptance criteria. The Acceptance Test enables the program manager, project owner and project sponsor to determine whether to accept the software application/system.
Become aware of and familiar with the changes introduced with the new features and functions.
Perform your expected job function tasks and activities using the new features and functions.
Become confident that the desired outcome of job functions can be achieved with the new features and functions in place.
Acknowledge that the in-associated existing tasks and activities remain unaffected by the new features and functions.
Formally sign off acceptance of your ability to perform your job function tasks and activities with the new features and functions as a representative of your business area.