System Testing
Overview
System testing is a type of software testing performed on a whole integrated system to verify that the system meets the expectations and works as intended. System testing is black box testing performed by the Test Team, and at the start of the system testing, the complete system is configured in a controlled environment.
System Testing
System testing is a phase in the software testing process that involves testing the entire integrated system to verify that it meets specified requirements. It is a critical step in the software development life cycle and is conducted after unit testing, integration testing, and before acceptance testing.
Before system testing, all unit and integration test results are reviewed to ensure all problems have been resolved. For a higher level of testing, it is important to understand unresolved problems that originate at unit and integration test levels. System testing tests the entire software system to verify that it meets the specified requirements.
System testing simulates real-life scenarios in a “simulated real life” test environment and tests all system functions required in real life. System testing is complete when actual and expected results are in line, or differences are explainable or acceptable.
Purpose
System testing aims to validate an application’s accuracy and completeness in performing the functions as designed.
Dedicated testing teams perform system testing, which involves creating and executing test cases that cover various aspects of the system’s behavior. It helps identify system defects, errors, and inconsistencies before it is released to the end users.
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