# User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Plan Template
## UAT Plan: [Project/Feature Name]
**Prepared By**: [Business Analyst Name]
**Date Created**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Last Updated**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Version**: [1.0]
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## 1. Introduction
### 1.1 Purpose
[State the purpose of this UAT plan and what will be tested]
### 1.2 Scope
**In Scope**:
* [Feature/Module 1 to be tested]
* [Feature/Module 2 to be tested]
* [Feature/Module 3 to be tested]
**Out of Scope**:
* [What will NOT be tested in this UAT]
* [Features deferred to future testing]
### 1.3 Objectives
* [Objective 1: e.g., Verify the system meets business requirements]
* [Objective 2: e.g., Ensure the system is ready for production deployment]
* [Objective 3: e.g., Validate workflows match real-world business processes]
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## 2. Test Environment
### 2.1 Environment Details
* **Environment URL**: [e.g., https://uat.example.com]
* **Environment Type**: [UAT/Staging]
* **Database**: [UAT database name/instance]
* **Data**: [Production-like test data / Anonymized data]
### 2.2 Access Requirements
* **User Accounts**: [How testers will receive credentials]
* **VPN/Network Access**: [Any special network requirements]
* **Permissions**: [Role-based access for different test scenarios]
### 2.3 Test Data
* **Data Preparation**: [Who prepares test data and when]
* **Data Refresh**: [How often data is refreshed]
* **Data Constraints**: [Limitations or special considerations]
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## 3. Roles and Responsibilities
| Role | Name | Responsibilities |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **UAT Lead** | [Name] | Overall coordination, reporting, decision-making |
| **Business SMEs** | [Names] | Execute test cases, validate business logic |
| **Business Analyst** | [Name] | Prepare test cases, facilitate testing, document issues |
| **Test Coordinator** | [Name] | Schedule sessions, track progress, manage defects |
| **Technical Support** | [Name] | Resolve environment issues, answer technical questions |
| **Product Owner** | [Name] | Final sign-off, prioritize issues |
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## 4. Entry and Exit Criteria
### 4.1 Entry Criteria
[Conditions that must be met before UAT can begin]
* ☐ All development complete for in-scope features
* ☐ System testing (QA) completed with no critical defects
* ☐ UAT environment ready and stable
* ☐ Test data loaded and verified
* ☐ Test cases reviewed and approved
* ☐ UAT participants trained and available
### 4.2 Exit Criteria
[Conditions that must be met to complete UAT successfully]
* ☐ All planned test cases executed
* ☐ No open critical (P1) or high (P2) defects
* ☐ All medium (P3) defects reviewed and accepted or fixed
* ☐ 95% of test cases passed
* ☐ Business stakeholders provide sign-off
* ☐ UAT summary report completed
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## 5. Test Scenarios and Cases
### 5.1 Test Scenario Summary
| Scenario ID | Scenario Name | Business Priority | # Test Cases | Assigned To |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| TS-001 | [Scenario name] | High/Med/Low | [Count] | [Name] |
| TS-002 | [Scenario name] | High/Med/Low | [Count] | [Name] |
| TS-003 | [Scenario name] | High/Med/Low | [Count] | [Name] |
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### Test Scenario: TS-001 [Scenario Name]
**Business Process**: [Which business process this tests]
**User Role**: [Who performs this scenario]
**Priority**: High / Medium / Low
**Preconditions**:
* [Precondition 1]
* [Precondition 2]
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#### Test Case: TC-001 [Test Case Name]
**Scenario**: TS-001
**Priority**: High / Medium / Low
**Test Data**: [Reference to specific test data needed]
**Test Steps**:
1. [Step 1 action]
* **Expected Result**: [What should happen]
2. [Step 2 action]
* **Expected Result**: [What should happen]
3. [Step 3 action]
* **Expected Result**: [What should happen]
**Acceptance Criteria**:
* [Criterion 1]
* [Criterion 2]
**Actual Result**: [To be filled during testing]
**Status**: [Pass / Fail / Blocked / Not Tested]
**Executed By**: [Name]
**Date Executed**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Defect ID**: [If failed, reference defect]
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#### Test Case: TC-002 [Test Case Name]
[Repeat structure for each test case]
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## 6. Defect Management
### 6.1 Defect Severity Definitions
| Severity | Definition | Example | Response Time |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **P1 - Critical** | System down or major feature unusable | Login fails for all users | Immediate |
| **P2 - High** | Major feature impaired, workaround exists | Report generates incorrect totals | 24 hours |
| **P3 - Medium** | Minor feature issue or cosmetic problem | Alignment issue in UI | 72 hours |
| **P4 - Low** | Suggestions, enhancements | Improved wording request | As resources permit |
### 6.2 Defect Logging Process
1. Tester identifies issue during testing
2. Tester logs defect in [defect tracking tool]
3. Business Analyst reviews and categorizes
4. Development team triages and assigns priority
5. Fix is implemented and deployed to UAT
6. Tester retests and closes defect
### 6.3 Defect Report Template
**Defect ID**: [AUTO-GENERATED]
**Test Case ID**: [TC-XXX]
**Summary**: [Brief description]
**Severity**: [P1/P2/P3/P4]
**Status**: [Open/In Progress/Fixed/Retest/Closed/Deferred]
**Steps to Reproduce**:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
**Expected Result**: [What should happen]
**Actual Result**: [What actually happened]
**Screenshot/Attachment**: [Link or attach]
**Environment**: [Browser, OS, environment URL]
**Reported By**: [Name]
**Date Reported**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
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## 7. Test Schedule
| Phase | Activities | Start Date | End Date | Owner |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Preparation** | Test case creation, data setup | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Training** | UAT tester orientation | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Testing Round 1** | Initial test execution | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Defect Fixing** | Resolve P1/P2 defects | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Regression Testing** | Retest fixes | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Testing Round 2** | Final validation | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
| **Sign-off** | Approval and closure | [Date] | [Date] | [Name] |
**Daily Testing Sessions**:
* **Time**: [e.g., 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM]
* **Duration**: [e.g., 2 hours per day]
* **Location**: [Virtual/In-person, meeting link]
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## 8. Communication and Reporting
### 8.1 Status Meetings
* **Frequency**: [Daily during testing / As needed]
* **Attendees**: [UAT team, project manager, developers]
* **Purpose**: Progress updates, issue escalation
### 8.2 Daily Status Report
**Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Test Cases Executed Today**: [X]
**Test Cases Passed**: [X]
**Test Cases Failed**: [X]
**Test Cases Blocked**: [X]
**New Defects Logged**: [X]
**Defects Fixed and Retested**: [X]
**Issues/Risks**: [Any blockers or concerns]
### 8.3 Final UAT Report
To be provided at the end of UAT with:
* Executive summary
* Test execution metrics
* Defect summary by severity
* Outstanding issues and recommendations
* Sign-off signatures
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## 9. Risks and Mitigation
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Risk 1: e.g., Testers not available] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Have backup testers identified] |
| [Risk 2: e.g., Environment instability] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Have technical support on standby] |
| [Risk 3: e.g., Incomplete test data] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Data prep checklist and early setup] |
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## 10. Assumptions and Dependencies
**Assumptions**:
* [Assumption 1: e.g., Testers have basic system knowledge]
* [Assumption 2: e.g., Environment will be stable]
**Dependencies**:
* [Dependency 1: e.g., UAT environment must be ready by [date]]
* [Dependency 2: e.g., Test data must be loaded by [date]]
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## 11. Sign-off
### UAT Completion Sign-off
| Name | Role | Signature | Date |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Name] | Business Owner | __________ | __________ |
| [Name] | UAT Lead | __________ | __________ |
| [Name] | Product Owner | __________ | __________ |
| [Name] | Project Manager | __________ | __________ |
**Comments**:
[Any conditions, caveats, or notes associated with sign-off]
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## 12. Appendices
### Appendix A: Test Case Details
[Link to full test case document or test management tool]
### Appendix B: Defect Log
[Link to defect tracking system or spreadsheet]
### Appendix C: Training Materials
[Links to user guides, training videos, or documentation]
### Appendix D: Test Data Reference
[Links to test data sets or data preparation scripts]