Solution

The correct answer is option 2.

Concept:

Software testing:

The method of analyzing and validating that a software product or application accomplishes what it is designed to do is known as software testing. The advantages of testing include the prevention of bugs, the reduction of development expenses, and the improvement of performance.

Beta testing:

Beta testing is one of the final stages in our software development lifecycle (SDLC) before a product goes online. Beta testing, also known as user testing or customer validation, seeks to guarantee that end users are pleased with a software product before making it widely available.

• Beta testing is the testing performed by potential customers at their own locations or performed by the end-user of the product.
• Clients or End Users who are not employees of the company undertake beta testing.
• Black Box Testing is commonly used in beta testing.
• Beta testing focuses on the product's quality as well as gathering user feedback and ensuring that the product is ready for real-world use.
• Apple is a wonderful example since they use their beta program to preview new iOS features. Many of these features make it into the next version, while others do not, and others may be pushed back to a future minor release.

Hence the correct answer is potential customers at their own locations.