====== ENV-001k — Define Version and Baseline Information ======

[[dido:03-dido-te:99-annexes:annex-c-requirements:03-functional-requirements:03-01-test-environment-requirements:env-001-define-test-environment:start|Go to ENV-001 — Define Test Environment]]

===== Statement =====

The [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:dido-te|DIDO-TE]] SHALL define the version and [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:b:baseline|Baseline]] information for each element included in a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]].

===== Derived From =====

  * [[dido:03-dido-te:99-annexes:annex-b-references:dte-005|[DTE5] DIDO-TE Requirements Register]], source requirement identifier and obligation to be assigned
  * [[dido:03-dido-te:99-annexes:annex-b-references:dte-006|[DTE6] Structured Information Processing Reference Architecture (SIP-RA)]]
  * [[dido:03-dido-te:99-annexes:annex-b-references:dte-007|[DTE7] Federated Data Interpretation Systems Reference Architecture (FDIS-RA)]]

===== Rationale =====

Defining version and [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:b:baseline|Baseline]] information establishes the precise state of each element included in a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]].

The recorded information supports reproducible instantiation, comparison between Test Environments, controlled change, and evaluation of whether a version or Baseline difference influenced a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_execution|Test Execution]] or [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]].

The information also preserves traceability between the Test Environment definition, its instantiated state, and the resulting [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]].

===== Applies To =====

  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:b:baseline|Baseline]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_definition|Test Definition]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_object|Test Object]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_resource|Test Resource]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:c:configuration|Configuration]]

===== Verification =====

Verification confirms that:

  * Each element included in a Test Environment has defined version information.
  * Each element included in a Test Environment has an identified Baseline association.
  * The defined version and Baseline information corresponds to the instantiated element.
  * The Test Environment definition identifies the Baseline governing its complete composition and Configuration.
  * Missing, undefined, or inconsistent version or Baseline information constitutes nonconformance with this requirement.

Verification includes:

  * Inspection of the controlled information for each Test Environment
  * Inspection of the version information for each included element
  * Inspection of the Baseline associations for each included element
  * Inspection of the Baseline governing the complete Test Environment
  * Comparison of the defined version and Baseline information with the instantiated Test Environment
  * A negative assessment using an element with missing or inconsistent version or Baseline information
  * Confirmation that the negative assessment produces a nonconformance result

===== Referenced By =====

{{backlinks>.}}

===== Related Architecture Sections =====

  * Add links to the architecture sections governing Test Environment versioning, Baselines, configuration control, and reproducibility.

===== Delivery Phase =====

Assign the applicable delivery phase.

===== Requirement Status =====

Draft

===== Statement Reference =====

Use the following syntax to reference this requirement’s Statement section from another DokuWiki page:

<code dokuwiki>
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