1) Sequence diagrams show the objects and classes involved in a use case scenario and the message exchanges between objects over time. System sequence diagrams (SSDs) illustrate the input and output events related to the system as a black box for a use case.
2) SSDs are derived from use cases. They show the external actors that interact with the system, the system as a black box, the events generated by actors, and the system's response through temporal ordering of events.
3) Identifying the system boundary is important for determining the system events shown on an SSD. The system boundary is typically chosen as the software system itself. Actors that directly interact with this boundary are included on the SSD.