Test yourself on this chapter. Try each question before reading the answer.
1. What format makes acceptance criteria testable?
- A. Free-form paragraphs
- B. Given/When/Then
- C. A numbered wishlist
- D. Emoji checklists
Answer: B. Given/When/Then forces each criterion to name a starting state, an action, and an observable result.
2. Why attach quotes as evidence when synthesizing feedback?
- A. It makes the doc longer
- B. It stops stakeholder debates about whether the theme is real
- C. Claude requires it
- D. It improves SEO
Answer: B. Evidence-linked themes turn prioritization arguments into decisions: the quote is the receipt.