User Acceptance Test
1. Definition
The purpose of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is to ensure that the solution by the project meets the functional and non-functional requirements specified in the business requirements. UAT may also identify issues that have not been specified in the BRD such as those relating to usability. UAT is the final step before rolling out the solution. UAT is typically carried out by end users in an environment that closely models the real world. A well-managed UAT process will give the Project Sponsor, project team and end users confidence that the solution being delivered meets the requirements.
This document outlines the plan for UAT of the project deliverables. This document is a high level guide and will initially be developed during requirements gathering as part of the Business Analysis stage. Detailed test scripts/cases will be developed as part of the UAT Plan and will be used to record the results of user testing. Testing itself and the formal recording of UAT results takes place during the Acceptance stage.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
Role |
Responsibilities |
Name |
Project Manager |
· Communication with the Business Assurance Coordinator to agree format and scope of UAT · Ensure acceptance criteria are agreed prior to commencing UAT |
Sophie Ingram-Johnson |
Testers |
· Execute test scripts/cases · Document test results |
Ross Mennie Marianne Walker |
3. Test Requirements
- UAT will take place beginning on 19/07/2022 and end on 19/07/2022
- UAT will take place in Argyle House
- Participants will receive training, guidance and instructions prior to the start of UAT
- A fully configured TEST environment including all of the functionality and adequate TEST data will be provided for UAT
- Test scripts/cases and scenarios will be prepared prior to the start of UAT
- Technical will be provided for test participant during UAT
- UAT participants will conduct the tests and record results in the Microsoft Form provided
- Issues recorded in the Microsoft Form will tracked by the Project Manager and Project Sponsor
4. Test Participants
Testing participants include representative from all areas involved in the solution. Testers and their specific areas of focus are identified in the table below:
Name |
Area Represented |
Testing Area of Responsibility |
Ross Mennie |
IS Apps Project Services |
Functionality; comprehension of framework |
Marianne Walker |
IS Apps Project Services |
Functionality; comprehension of framework |
5. Test Schedule
Activity |
Responsibility |
Target Date |
Date Completed |
Confirm testers for UAT |
Project Sponsor / Project Manager |
11/07/2022 |
16/06/2022 |
Confirm test scenarios, test data and scripts/cases |
Project Sponsor / Project Manager |
18/07/2022 |
16/07/2022 |
Ensure UAT environment is configured for testing i.e. new functionality is migrated to the TEST environment prior to the start of UAT |
Project Sponsor / Project Manager |
18/07/2022 |
18/07/2022 |
Oversee testing by UAT participants |
Project Manager |
19/07/2022 |
19/07/2022 |
All upgraded functionality and test data will be migrated to the test environment prior to the start of user acceptance testing.