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Acceptance Testing — Data Used

publish date: 2026/05/30 21:26:58.574290 UTC

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What distinguishes acceptance testing from earlier testing stages in terms of the data used?

Acceptance testing uses randomly generated synthetic data

Acceptance testing uses no data — it is purely a documentation review

Acceptance testing uses the same simulated data as component testing

Acceptance testing uses data supplied by the system customer rather than simulated test data

Correct Answer

Acceptance testing uses data supplied by the system customer rather than simulated test data

Explanation

In acceptance testing, the system is tested with data supplied by the system customer rather than simulated test data. This is the final stage before the system is accepted for operational use, and may reveal requirements problems not found with artificial test data.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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