Turn a User Need into an Acceptance Criterion
Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result.
About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice
Supplied materials
- Paper and pencil; answers may also be spoken or typed.
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Learn the idea
A requirement describes needed behavior; an acceptance criterion defines observable evidence that it is met. Criteria should include realistic input, expected result and conditions. A vague claim such as easy to use cannot be checked without a task and method. Use fictional users and data for tests.
Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result. A count of feature names is not an acceptance test.
Use this supplied case: User needs to complete the form without a mouse. Which criterion addresses the need? The task is to connect the given information to the computing idea. Write a short evidence trail so another learner can reproduce your choice. The simplified case describes the stated model, not every real system.
- Represent the supplied worked case with a labeled drawing, table or short trace.
- Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result.
- Explain why the worked answer fits and why one alternative does not.
- Try the new check and practice cases; revisit the stated rule if your evidence does not match.
See the method in action
User needs to complete the form without a mouse. Which criterion addresses the need? The supported answer is Keyboard task completes. Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result. A count of feature names is not an acceptance test. A requirement describes needed behavior; an acceptance criterion defines observable evidence that it is met.
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Helpful tips
- Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result.
- A count of feature names is not an acceptance test.
See the answer and explanation
Saved record returns
The supplied case states: User needs to return to their saved draft. Which criterion addresses the need? Under the stated distinction, this identifies Saved record returns. A requirement describes needed behavior; an acceptance criterion defines observable evidence that it is met. Criteria should include realistic input, expected result and conditions. A vague claim such as easy to use cannot be checked without a task and method. Use fictional users and data for tests. Translate the stated need into a specific observable task result.
Take it further
Requirement: return to a saved draft across a synthetic sign-out/return. Criteria: compare exact supplied contents after actual save and retrieval in the stated environment.
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