Software Engineering: System Testing

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What is the primary goal of system testing?

To test the design and behavior of the system

To test the quality of the system beyond the bounds mentioned in the SRS

To evaluate the overall functionality and performance of the system (correct)

To detect irregularities between integrated units

What type of testing is system testing performed after?

Compatibility testing

Unit testing

Acceptance testing

Integration testing (correct)

What is used as input in system testing?

Functional requirement specifications

Individual units

Software requirement specifications

Integrated components (correct)

What does system testing detect?

Defects within both integrated units and the whole system Signup and view all the answers

Who performs system testing?

Testing team Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of system testing?

The observed behavior of a component or system Signup and view all the answers

What is tested in system testing beyond the bounds mentioned in the SRS?

The quality of the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system testing?

To evaluate the overall functionality and performance of the system Signup and view all the answers

What is tested in system testing in terms of specifications?

Both system requirement specifications and functional requirement specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is an important characteristic of the testing team that performs system testing?

It is independent of the development team Signup and view all the answers

What comes after system testing in the testing process?

Acceptance testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of system testing?

To test the entire software product or application Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of testing in which system testing is performed?

Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Defect Reporting' step in the system testing process?

To detect defects in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of performance testing?

To test the speed, scalability, stability, and reliability of a software Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of system testing in terms of the knowledge required by the testers?

It does not require more knowledge of programming Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of scalability testing?

To test the capability of a software to scale up or scale down Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Log Defects' step in the system testing process?

To fix defects in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of system testing in terms of errors or defects?

It detects errors or defects early in the development cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of system testing in terms of time and resources?

It is a time-consuming process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of system testing in terms of collaboration and communication?

It facilitates collaboration and communication between development and testing teams Signup and view all the answers