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University of New Hampshire

InterOperability Laboratory

TEST ORGANIZATION

This document organizes tests by group based on related test methodology or goals. Each group
begins with a brief set of comments pertaining to all tests within that group. This is followed by
a series of description blocks; each block describes a single test. The format of the description
block is as follows:

Test Label:

The Test Label is a period-delimited list composed of the group number and test
number within the group. That is, Test Label Test 1.2 refers to the 2

test in the

group of this test suite. The Test Label is immediately followed by a brief test

name.

Purpose:

The Purpose is a short statement describing what the test attempts to achieve. It
is usually phrased as a simple assertion of the feature or capability to be tested.

References:

The References section lists cross-references to specifications and
documentation that may aid in the evaluation of the test and any results it
generates.

Resource Requirements: The Resource Requirements must be met before the test can be performed. This

includes basic equipment and devices to be tested.

Modification Record:

The Modification Record is a record all changes and alterations to the specific
test throughout the life of the document.

Discussion:

The Discussion is a general discussion of the test and relevant section of the
specification, including any assumptions made in the design or implementation
of the test as well as known limitations.

Test Setup:

The Test Setup section describes the configuration of all devices prior to the start
of the test. Different parts of the procedure may involve configuration steps that
deviate from what is given in the test setup. If a value is not provided for a
protocol parameter, then the protocol's default is used.

Procedure:

The Procedure contains the step-by-step instructions for carrying out the test.
These steps might range from enabling interfaces, disconnecting devices from
the network, using a test station to capture and/or transmit data, device
configuration, and miscellaneous other test-related tasks.

Observable Results:

The Observable Results section enumerates the specific test results that may be
evaluated by the tester in order to determine and outcome for the test (e.g. PASS,
FAIL). The section also indicates how each result should be interpreted. The
determination of a PASS or FAIL for each test is usually based on how the
observed test results compare with the results described in this section.

Possible Problems:

This section contains a description of known issues with the test procedure
which may affect test results in some cases.

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