What is Positive testing?

Understanding Positive testing

This determines that your application works as expected. Positive testing verifies that a system correctly performs its intended functions under normal expected conditions with valid inputs. Unlike negative testing which focuses on error cases positive testing ensures the system meets its functional requirements. This approach forms the foundation of functional validation. Positive testing is referenced in standards like ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 and NIST SP 800-53. Organizations implement positive testing through test case design that covers all required functionality expected inputs normal operations and successful execution paths. For example when testing a banking applications fund transfer feature positive testing would verify that valid transfers between accounts complete successfully proper notifications are sent account balances are correctly updated and transaction records are properly created all with valid inputs and under normal operating conditions. Related terms Functional testing Validation testing Requirements testing Negative testing Test case design System testing User acceptance testing.