Define Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria provide clear, binary (pass/fail) conditions that define when a SOW Item is considered complete. They eliminate ambiguity and ensure everyone agrees on what "done" means.

Quick Steps

1. Navigate to a SOW Item
2. Click + Add Acceptance Criteria
3. Write a clear criterion statement using one of these formats:
   • Given-When-Then: Given [context], when [action], then [expected result]
   • Confirmation: It can be confirmed that [expected condition]
4. Click Save Criteria

Examples

Good example (Given-When-Then):

Given a user with valid credentials
When they attempt to log in
Then they are authenticated and redirected to the dashboard

Good example (Confirmation):

It can be confirmed that the system automatically locks an account after 5 failed login attempts

Poor example (avoid):

The login system should work well and be secure

Key Points

• Each criterion must have only two possible outcomes: pass or fail
• Write specific, measurable conditions (not vague statements)
• Include all necessary details for verification
• Avoid implementation details - focus on outcomes

What's Next?

After defining acceptance criteria, proceed to create Acceptance Tests that verify each criterion.