Acceptanstester

Acceptanstester is a term used in some languages for a person or role responsible for performing acceptance testing on a software product. In many English-language contexts the equivalent term is acceptance tester or user acceptance tester. Acceptance testing is the process by which the product is evaluated against business requirements and user expectations before it is released.

Role and responsibilities: The acceptanstester collaborates with business stakeholders, product owners, and QA to translate requirements into test scenarios. They design and execute test cases that reflect real user workflows, validate critical business processes, and assess compliance with defined acceptance criteria. They document results, report defects, and determine whether the product meets the agreed criteria for release.

Process and environment: UAT typically occurs in a staging or dedicated acceptance testing environment, with data that mirrors production. The acceptanstester focuses on end-to-end flows, data integrity, usability, and any regulatory or contractual requirements. If deviations are found, defects are raised and resolved, and criteria may be updated.

Relationship and outcomes: Acceptance testing is usually performed by end users or customer representatives, with support from QA. A positive acceptance decision (sign-off) allows deployment to production, while failures may trigger additional development and retesting. The role emphasizes alignment between delivered software and business value.

Etymology and usage: The term is common in certain regions and contexts; in others, the same concept is described as UAT or by the role acceptance tester. See also: user acceptance testing, acceptance criteria, quality assurance.