System Testing

After integration testing, the system is tested as a whole for functionality and fitness of use based on the System/Acceptance Test Plan. Systems are fully tested in the computer operating environment before acceptance testing occurs. The sources of the system tests are the quality attributes that were specified in the Software Quality Assurance Plan. System testing is a set of tests to verify these quality attributes and ensure that the acceptance test occurs in a relatively trouble-free manner. System testing verifies that the functions are carried out correctly. It also verifies that certain nonfunctional characteristics are present. Some examples include usability testing, performance testing, stress testing, compatibility testing, conversion testing, and document testing.

Black-box testing is a technique that focuses on testing a program's functionality against its specifications. White-box testing is a testing technique in which paths of logic are tested to determine how well they produce predictable results. Gray-box testing is a combination of these two approaches and is usually applied during system testing. It is a compromise between the two and is a well-balanced testing approach that is widely used during system testing.