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Three Testing Stages
publish date: 2026/06/02 10:22:13.894048 UTC
Software validation uses a three-stage testing process. Complete the sentence about acceptance testing.
In acceptance testing, the system is tested with data supplied by the (1) rather than simulated test data. This is the (2) stage before the system is accepted for operational use.
Please drag and drop the selected option in the right place or type it instead
system customer
final
Correct Answer
(1) system customer
(2) final
Explanation
In acceptance testing, the system is tested with data supplied by the system customer rather than simulated test data — real data exercises the system differently and may reveal requirements problems. It is the final stage before the system is accepted for operational use.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition