During acceptance test execution, testers and business analysts closely work together during test execution.

In acceptance testing, close collaboration between testers and business analysts ensures that test results are properly interpreted and aligned with business expectations.

A. Testers verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and document their verdict in the defect report — Correct. When a defect is resolved, testers retest the system and record whether the issue is fixed. This is a common testing activity during acceptance test execution.

E. Business analysts compare the test execution result to the acceptance criteria of the requirement / user story — Correct. This ensures the functionality fulfills business needs and determines whether the criteria have been met for acceptance.

Incorrect options:

B: Testers do record actual results, but not necessarily "in a defect" unless a defect is found.

C: Priority is usually assigned by business analysts or stakeholders, not testers alone.

D: Business analysts do consider the impact of changes, but evaluating development risks is more a joint task with architects or developers.

Answer: A and E