Objective: Writing Acceptance Criteria CT-ACT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the first step in writing acceptance criteria from a user story?

   • AIdentify the key behaviors and conditions that the user story implies
   • BWrite the test cases that will be used to verify the story
   • CEstimate the development effort required to implement the story
   • DAssign the story to a developer on the team
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2. 7application · medium

   A team is writing acceptance criteria for a login feature. Which criterion is the best example of a well-formed, testable condition?

   • AThe login feature should be secure and easy to use.
   • BGiven a registered user, when they enter the correct username and password, then they are logged in and see the dashboard.
   • CThe user must be able to log in.
   • DThe login process should not take too long.
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4. 8application · medium

   A product owner and a developer disagree on what 'a premium user' means in an acceptance criterion. What is the most effective way to resolve this conflict?

   • ALet the product owner decide, as they own the requirements.
   • BRemove the term 'premium user' from the criterion to avoid the conflict.
   • CLet the developer decide, as they will implement the feature.
   • DHold a brief discussion with the product owner, developer, and a tester to define 'premium user' precisely, then update the criterion.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the 'example mapping' technique in collaborative acceptance criteria writing?

   • ATo estimate the number of test cases needed for the feature
   • BTo create a visual map of the system architecture
   • CTo use concrete examples to clarify rules and uncover edge cases
   • DTo assign tasks to team members based on their expertise
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6. 10expert · hard

   A team is writing acceptance criteria for a user story: 'As a user, I want to upload a profile picture so that my account is personalized.' The product owner insists on a criterion for image format and size, while a developer argues for a criterion about upload speed. Which approach best balances these concerns?

   • AAsk the product owner to decide which criterion is more important.
   • BInclude only the upload speed criterion, as performance is more critical.
   • CInclude only the format and size criterion, as it is a functional requirement.
   • DInclude both: 'The system accepts JPEG or PNG files up to 5 MB, and the upload completes within 10 seconds on a standard connection.'
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