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Subject: RE: [tag-discuss] TA definition: one more try
Point well taken - I am OK with just removing the word. -Jacques -----Original Message----- From: Dave Pawson [mailto:dave.pawson@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:20 AM To: tag-discuss@lists.oasis-open.org Subject: Re: [tag-discuss] TA definition: one more try On 02/02/07, Durand, Jacques R. <JDurand@us.fujitsu.com> wrote: > " A test assertion (TA), also sometimes defined as test specification, > is understood in this charter with the following general meaning: > A TA always refers to an item under test (IUT), either implicitly or > explicit if it is necessary that the TA identifies the item in some > unambiguous manner. > A TA describes the expected output or behavior for the item under test > within specific operation conditions, in a way that can be measured or > tested. > A TA may refer to an abstract test harness architecture that > characterizes test components in terms of their interaction with the IUT. > Each test assertion is an independent, complete, testable statement > for requirements in the specification. Test assertions are generally > different from test cases, which are more detailed and contingent to a > concrete test > framework: TAs are the basis to write test cases, and relate the > latter to the narrative of the target specification." > > > DOes that satisfy everyone - at least for a charter definition ? My only minor observation is that the word abstract is redundant and could be confusing. It *may* be abstract, but no reason it shouldn't be concrete. >A TA may refer to an abstract test harness architecture Suggest delete the word abstract. Other than that I'm OK. regards -- Dave Pawson XSLT XSL-FO FAQ. http://www.dpawson.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tag-discuss-unsubscribe@lists.oasis-open.org For additional commands, e-mail: tag-discuss-help@lists.oasis-open.org
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