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Read the below passage and answer the questions Software testing is the process of making sure your software/app works as it should. There are various methods you can use to test your code, and each testing method has different requirements.  Software testing is integral to the process of building good software that works as it should. It also helps improve productivity and performance. Testing is an important part of the __(14)___________________.  (15)___________is a software testing method that validates the system against the customer's requirements or specifications.  ___(16)_________is a type of software testing that validates how each software unit performs and whether that specific piece of code does what it should. A unit is the smallest testable component of an application.  _____(17)____involves the process of testing integrated software. The aim is to evaluate the system's compliance with specify requirements.