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Hyväksymistest, also called acceptance testing, is a type of quality assurance that verifies whether a software product or system meets the requirements defined by a customer or stakeholder. The tests are performed after integration or system testing, and they provide evidence that the product is ready for delivery or deployment.

The goal of a hyväksymistest is to confirm that the final product satisfies all user needs, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards. It is typically staged in one of two forms: user acceptance testing (UAT), where actual users or representatives execute test scenarios, and business acceptance testing (BAT), where business analysts confirm that business processes run correctly. In some industries, regulatory acceptance testing is required to demonstrate compliance with safety or financial regulations.

Test design for hyväksymistest focuses on high-level functional scenarios rather than low-level code checks. Scenarios are derived from user stories, use cases, or acceptance criteria defined in the project backlog or contractual documents. Test cases usually consist of a sequence of steps, preconditions, expected results and pass/fail criteria. Because these tests are performed by end users or business stakeholders, test documentation is written in plain language and may include screenshots or workflow diagrams to aid understanding.

A typical acceptance test cycle includes setting up a realistic test environment, running the test cases, collecting results, logging defects, and obtaining sign‑off from the stakeholders. When all critical failures have been resolved, the product is formally accepted and released. Some organizations adopt continuous acceptance testing, where automated acceptance scripts run in an integration pipeline every time new code is merged.

The advantages of hyväksymistest include early detection of user-related issues, improved stakeholder satisfaction and a clear basis for a go/no‑go decision. Challenges may involve coordinating busy end‑user resources, managing scope creep, and ensuring that test coverage is realistic. Proper planning, clear communication and an unbiased test environment are essential for a successful acceptance testing process.