ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 27

Which of the following apply to System Testing?
a) May satisfy legal requirements.
b) Can use system specifications as a test basis.
c) Often the responsibility of business users.
d) Main goal is to establish confidence.
e) Should focus on the communication between systems.

Answer options

• A. a and c.
• B. b and d.
• C. a and b.
• D. c and e.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because system testing indeed uses system specifications as a test foundation and aims to build confidence in the system's functionality. The other options include elements that are not primary focuses of system testing, such as legal requirements or responsibilities that are typically outside the scope of this testing phase.