Contract & Dispute Prevention

Acceptance Testing Checklist -- Outsourcing Completion Criteria

A comprehensive checklist of items to verify during software outsourcing acceptance testing. Clearly define acceptance criteria to prevent disputes.

Freesi·2026-02-17 Updated

Summary in 3 Lines

•The definition of "complete" must be documented in advance to avoid acceptance disputes.
•All three must pass: functional testing + non-functional testing (performance/security) + deliverables verification.
•An acceptance period of 5-10 business days is typically appropriate.

Non-Functional Testing Checklist

Is page loading speed within 3 seconds?Does the system function correctly with N concurrent users?Is SSL (HTTPS) properly applied?Are basic security vulnerabilities (SQL injection/XSS, etc.) absent?Is personal data stored in encrypted form?Are server errors (500) logged?Is data backup performed automatically?Browser compatibility (Chrome/Safari/Edge/Firefox)Basic SEO elements (title/description/sitemap)

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Deliverables Verification Checklist

Has the complete source code been delivered via a Git repository?Has the DB schema (ERD) been provided as documentation?Has API documentation been provided? (Swagger, etc.)Has a deployment guide been provided?Has an admin manual been provided?Have server access credentials (accounts/keys) been delivered?Have domain/SSL certificate management rights been transferred?Are external service accounts (payment gateway/SMS/email) owned by the client?

Recommended Acceptance Process

1. Acceptance Period: 5-10 business days from the delivery date

2. First Review: Verify functional test items and compile issue list

3. Fix Period: 3-7 business days depending on issue severity

4. Second Review: Verify fixes and conduct non-functional testing

5. Final Approval: Sign acceptance completion confirmation and release final payment

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a typical acceptance period?

5-10 business days is generally appropriate. For larger projects, 2-3 weeks may be allocated. The key is to clearly agree on the acceptance period and procedures at the time of contracting.

What happens when issues are found during acceptance?

Classify issues by severity (Critical/Major/Minor) and submit the list. Critical and Major issues must be fixed; Minor issues are decided through discussion. A re-inspection process follows after fixes are applied.

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