Ensure that the supplier agreement is satisfied before accepting the acquired product.

Acceptance reviews and tests and configuration audits should be completed before accepting the product as defined in the supplier agreement.

Typical Work Products

1.    Acceptance test procedures

2.    Acceptance test results

3.    Discrepancy reports or corrective action plans

Subpractices

1.    Define the acceptance procedures.

2.    Review and obtain agreement with relevant stakeholders on the acceptance procedures before the acceptance review or test.

3.    Verify that the acquired products satisfy their requirements.

Refer to the Verification process area for more information about verifying products.

4.    Confirm that the nontechnical commitments associated with the acquired work product are satisfied.

This may include confirming that the appropriate license, warranty, ownership, usage, and support or maintenance agreements are in place and that all supporting materials are received.

5.    Document the results of the acceptance review or test.

6.    Establish and obtain supplier agreement on an action plan for any acquired work products that do not pass their acceptance review or test.

7.    Identify, document, and track action items to closure.

Refer to the Project Monitoring and Control process area for more information about tracking action items.