System Testing

DEFINITION

System Testing is a level of the software testing process where a complete, integrated system/software is tested.

The purpose of this test is to evaluate the system’s compliance with the specified requirements.

ANALOGY

During the process of manufacturing a ballpoint pen, the cap, the body, the tail, the ink cartridge and the ballpoint are produced separately and unit tested separately. When two or more units are ready, they are assembled and Integration Testing is performed. When the complete pen is integrated, System Testing is performed.

METHOD

Usually, Black Box Testing method is used.

TASKS

System Test Plan
Prepare
Review
Rework
Baseline
System Test Cases
Prepare
Review
Rework
Baseline
System Test
Perform

When is it performed?

System Testing is performed after Integration Testing and before Acceptance Testing.

Who performs it?

Normally, independent Testers perform System Testing.

Definition by ISTQB

system testing: The process of testing an integrated system to verify that it meets specified
requirements.