What is done after the installation of new equipment to determine if the equipment is performing to vendor specifications?

• A. Acceptance Testing
• B. Calibration
• C. Acceptance Criteria
• D. Downtime Testing

Answer: (A)

Acceptance testing is the step used after installing new equipment to verify it performs according to vendor specifications. This involves running a predefined, structured set of tests that simulate real operating conditions and measuring results against the vendor’s performance criteria. The goal is to confirm the unit meets the required functionality, safety, and interoperability before it’s accepted for normal use.

Calibration focuses on adjusting measurement instruments so their readings are accurate, which is not the same as proving the equipment meets overall performance specs. Acceptance criteria are the standards or requirements themselves, not the testing activity used to verify them. Downtime testing isn’t the standard term for this verification step and doesn’t inherently cover assessing performance against vendor specifications.