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PMI-ACP Question #121: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Customer at the start of the iteration.. Acceptance criteria and acceptance tests for user stories are defined by the customer (or product owner) at the start of the iteration, before development begins. This ensures the team has a clear, agreed-upon definition of 'done' for each story before writing a single line of co

Submitted by haruto_sh· Apr 18, 2026Value-driven Delivery

Question

Acceptance tests of user stories are specified by the:

Options

  • ACustomer at the start of the iteration.
  • BCustomer as late as possible during the iteration.
  • CTester after the team has finished the coding.
  • DDevelopment team at the start of the iteration.

Explanation

Acceptance criteria and acceptance tests for user stories are defined by the customer (or product owner) at the start of the iteration, before development begins. This ensures the team has a clear, agreed-upon definition of 'done' for each story before writing a single line of code — a key Agile practice that prevents rework and misaligned expectations. Specifying them after coding (by the tester) or late in the iteration defeats the purpose of upfront clarity.

Topics

#User Stories#Acceptance Criteria#Customer Collaboration#Iteration Planning

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