| Artifact: Test Interface Specification |
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| This artifact specifies the provision of a set of behaviors (operations) by a classifier (specifically, a Class, Subsystem or Component) for the purposes of test access (testability). |
Domains: Test
Work Product Kinds: Specification |
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Purpose
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To provide a means of documenting the special requirements of the test effort that will place constraints or
additional requirements on the design of the software.
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Description
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Test Interface Specification are used in situations where aspects of the system that do not normally have visibility
must be observed, or where control of the software is required in a way not normally available through the standard
interface. Each test Interface should provide an unique and well-defined group of services.
See Guideline: Interface for additional information on the purpose and definition of
interfaces.
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| Brief Outline |
Each Test Interface Specification should consider various aspects including the following:
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What is the nature of the interface? For example, does it allow dynamic two-way communication, does it provide
individual real-time status feedback or, once activated, does it simply log information passively?.
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Under what circumstances will the interface be used? Be sure to consider concurrency and access methods.
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What ability is needed to activate and deactivate the interface?
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What control is required to raise or lower the level of detail of the output from the operations provided by the
interface?
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