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System testing
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Definition
Testing the complete, integrated system against the requirements.
Example: System test: the whole app runs end to end.
Found in: syllabus, school notes, past SDD papers.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y11 OOP.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
How to use it
A model sentence
“Testing the complete, integrated system against the requirements.” Then apply it: System test: the whole app runs end to end.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: System testing in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
- Memorise: Testing and code quality (Year 11)
- Master answer: sdd2022-q25 (11 marks, extended) (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
- Master answer: sdd2023-q26 (9 marks, extended) (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
- Notes: Quality assurance, testing methods and test data (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Notes: Explore tools used to develop ideas and generate solutions, including brainstorming,… (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for System testing
Check yourself
Explain “System testing” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Testing the complete, integrated system against the requirements.
Example: System test: the whole app runs end to end.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Fill in the blanks, Short answer.