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Module 02 · Foundations of UAT and the Testing Mindset

Bridging the Gap: Bridging Business Requirements and Software Validation

You are a UAT Analyst at a retail bank. The development team has just delivered the 'Mobile Check Deposit' feature. While technical QA confirms the 'Submit' button works, your job is to ensure the software meets the actual business needs of elderly users and small business owners before the 'Go/No-Go' decision.

45 minBeginner 3 outcomes 6 steps · 3 checkpoints
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Dataset

UAT_Requirement_Log.csv

Synthetic business requirements and draft test results — intentional logic errors and missing data simulate a project in Analysis and Testing phases.

Includes 'Pass' QA status even where business value fails (REQ-001, REQ-005) to highlight QA vs UAT.

req_id(string)business_need(string)target_user(string)draft_result(string)qa_status(string)
REQ-001Allow deposits up to $5,000 for Small Business usersSmall Business OwnerApp limits all deposits to $500Pass
REQ-002Font size must be adjustable for readabilityElderly CustomerFont is fixed at 10ptPass
REQ-003Capture clear image of check front and backAllCamera opens and snaps photoPass
REQ-004Process emergency loans within 2 hoursSmall Business OwnerSubmit button times out on 4G networksFail
REQ-005Prevent negative amount entryAllUser can enter -20.00 and it subtracts balancePass
REQ-006Two-factor auth on deposits over $1,000AllFail
REQ-007Confirmation receipt emailed within 30sAllReceipt arrives in 25sPass
REQ-008Voice-over labels for screen readersElderly CustomerNo ARIA labels presentPass