Practice Exercises
These exercises help you build real UAT skills through hands‑on practice. Each exercise includes clear instructions and expected outputs so you can check your work.
Beginner Exercises
Exercise 1: Write a Simple Test Case
Task: Write a test case for updating a phone number.
Expected Output:
- Clear steps
- Expected results
- Description of screenshot evidence
Exercise 2: Identify Defects
Task: Review a mock screen and list defects.
Expected Output:
- 3–5 defects
- Clear reproduction steps
Exercise 3: Write Acceptance Criteria
Task: Create acceptance criteria for a login page.
Expected Output:
- 4–6 acceptance criteria
- Clear pass/fail conditions
Intermediate Exercises
Exercise 4: Create End‑to‑End Scenario
Task: Write a scenario for a “Submit → Review → Approve” workflow.
Expected Output:
- Full workflow steps
- Pre‑conditions
- Expected results
Exercise 5: Negative Testing
Task: Test invalid inputs for a form.
Expected Output:
- 5 negative test cases
- Expected error messages
Exercise 6: Data Validation
Task: Validate a report’s totals.
Expected Output:
- Correct vs incorrect totals
- Description of evidence
Advanced Exercises
Exercise 7: Integration Testing
Task: Test data flow between System A → System B.
Expected Output:
- Steps
- Expected data mapping
- Evidence
Exercise 8: Regression Suite Creation
Task: Build a regression suite for a monthly release.
Expected Output:
- 10–15 regression cases
- Regression cadence
- Evidence rules
Exercise 9: Release Readiness Checklist
Task: Create a checklist for go‑live.
Expected Output:
- Functional checks
- Data checks
- Sign‑off items
Expert Exercises
Exercise 10: Write a UAT Plan
Task: Create a UAT plan for a new feature.
Expected Output:
- Scope
- Timeline
- Roles
- Risks
Exercise 11: Write Executive Summary
Task: Summarize UAT results for leadership.
Expected Output:
- Risks
- Defects
- Readiness
- Recommendation
What You Should Do Next
Now that you’ve completed these exercises, check your work using the Answer Key.