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System Testing Focus

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System testing integrates components to create a complete system. Which of the following are concerns of system testing? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer

(1) Finding errors from unanticipated interactions between components
(2) Detecting component interface problems
(3) Verifying that the system meets its functional and non-functional requirements
(4) Testing emergent system properties

Explanation

System testing is concerned with: unanticipated interactions between components, component interface problems, verifying functional and non-functional requirements, and testing emergent system properties. Syntax errors in individual functions are caught at the component testing stage.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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