System Testing

Updated 22 Jul 2026

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  testing of the system as a whole to verify that all system elements mesh properly and that overall function and performance is achieved
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purpose
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  verifies that software, hardware, people, and databases integrate correctly
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  tests emergent properties — properties that arise from the system as a whole
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includes
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primarily uses Black Box Testing methods
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