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Compare black box and white box testing.
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| Criteria | Black Box Testing | White Box Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Black Box Testing is a software testing method in which the internal structure/ design/implementation of the item being tested is NOT known to the testerAlso called behavioural testing | White Box Testing is a software testing method in which the internal structure/ design/implementation of the item being tested is known to the tester.Also called glass box testing |
| Levels Applicable To | Mainly applicable to higher levels of testing: - Acceptance Testing - System Testing |
Mainly applicable to lower levels of testing: - Unit Testing - Integration Testing |
| Responsibility | Generally, independent Software Testers | Generally, Software Developers |
| Programming Knowledge | Not Required | Required |
| Implementation Knowledge | Not Required | Required |
| Basis for Test Cases | Requirement Specifications | Detail Design |
| Type | Black box testing means functional test or external testing | White box testing means structural test or interior testing |
| Aim | check on what functionality is performing by the system | check on how System is performing |
| Suitable for | This type of project suitable for large projects | This type of project suitable for small projects |