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Release Testing Purpose

publish date: 2026/06/16 21:34:57.581293 UTC

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What is the primary goal of release testing?

To convince the supplier that the system is good enough for use and can be released or delivered

To profile the system performance under normal operating conditions

To verify that individual program units meet their design specifications

To discover as many bugs as possible before releasing the system

Correct Answer

To convince the supplier that the system is good enough for use and can be released or delivered

Explanation

The primary goal of release testing is to convince the supplier of the system that it is good enough for use. If successful, it can be released as a product or delivered to the customer. Release testing validates that the system delivers its specified functionality, performance, and dependability.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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