project management glossary

acceptance number

 The maximum number of defects or defective units in the sample that will permit acceptance of the inspection lot or batch.

acceptance review

 A specification compliance control gate or check point at which adherence to expectations of the service or deliverables is verified. Performed at any level of the system or process.

 A control gate at which the buyer determines that the item presented for acceptance complies with its specification. Acceptance Reviews occur at all levels in the system hierarchy. The verification results are presented as evidence of specification compliance.

 A control gate to ascertain verification and acceptance.

acceptance test

 A predefined test to prove an equipment will perform the allotted task.

 Tests conducted in accordance with an approved verification plan and approved test procedures. Tests are best conducted by an independent organization and witnessed by a representative of the buyer for compliance with the test procedure and verification plan.

 Formal, pre-defined test conducted to determine the compliance of the deliverable item(s) with the acceptance criteria.