====== Test Set ======

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===== Discussion =====

A Test Set groups related [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_object|Test Objects]] for a defined [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_purpose|Test Purpose]].

As a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]], a Test Set can contain or reference a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_sequence|Test Sequence]]. The Test Sequence establishes the order and progression of the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequence_step|Sequence Steps]] associated with the Test Set.

A Test Set can group:

  * Other Test Sets
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Cases]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Steps]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_executable|Test Executables]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_item|Test Items]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environments]]
  * Other related Test Objects

A Test Set can organize Test Objects according to:

  * A capability
  * A requirement
  * A feature
  * A behavior
  * A scenario
  * A risk
  * A [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_item|Test Item]]
  * A [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:system_under_test|System Under Test]]
  * A [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]]
  * A test category
  * A test phase
  * A validation objective
  * An Implementation Profile

A Test Set can identify:

  * Its identity
  * Its name
  * Its Test Purpose
  * Its version
  * Its member Test Objects
  * Its Test Sequence
  * Its applicable Test Items
  * Its applicable Test Environments
  * Its applicable [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:g:governance_policy|Governance Policies]]
  * Its [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]]
  * Its [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]]

A Test Set can be reused within multiple [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_definition|Test Definitions]] when its identity, version, membership, Test Sequence, and applicable conditions remain controlled.

===== Definition =====

//[[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]] that groups related [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_object|Test Objects]] for a defined [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_purpose|Test Purpose]]//

===== Source =====

Adapted from:

  * [[https://www.omg.org/spec/TestIF/1.0/Beta3/PDF|OMG Test Information Interchange Format (TestIF), Version 1.0 Beta 3, Section 7.3.15, TestSet]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_object|Test Object]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Case]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_sequence|Test Sequence]]
  * DIDO Reference Implementation Conceptual Model
  * DIDO-TE draft Requirements Register

OMG TestIF defines TestSet as a SequencedTestObject that can serve as a container for multiple Test Sets, Test Cases, and related Test Objects.

The DIDO-TE definition preserves the TestIF grouping function while expressing the distinguishing characteristic without defining Test Set in terms of itself.

===== Note =====

Every Test Set is a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]] and therefore a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_object|Test Object]].

A Test Set can contain or reference another Test Set. Each nested Test Set retains its own identity, version, Test Purpose, membership, Provenance, and Traceability.

A Test Set differs from a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Case]]:

  * A Test Set groups related Test Objects
  * A Test Case identifies the Test Steps and [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:expected_result|Expected Results]] used to verify something

A Test Set differs from a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node_set|Node Set]]:

  * A Test Set groups Test Objects
  * A Node Set groups [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Nodes]] for a defined purpose

A Test Set differs from a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_plan|Test Plan]]:

  * A Test Set groups Test Objects
  * A Test Plan identifies the objectives, scope, resources, responsibilities, schedule, and approach governing planned testing

A Test Set differs from a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_definition|Test Definition]]:

  * A Test Set provides an identified grouping of Test Objects
  * A Test Definition specifies the controlled information required to conduct and evaluate a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test|Test]]

A Test Set does not need to contain copies of its member Test Objects. It can reference independently identified and versioned Test Objects.

A change to the membership, Test Purpose, Test Sequence, or applicable conditions of a Test Set can create a new Test Set version when the change affects [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_execution|Test Execution]], reproducibility, comparison, or validation.

===== Example =====

A [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:dido-te|DIDO-TE]] interoperability Test Set groups:

  * A [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Case]] for transaction submission
  * A Test Case for transaction distribution
  * A Test Case for state-transition validation
  * A Test Case for state convergence
  * A Test Case for recovery after a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]] interruption

Each Test Case references the applicable:

  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_item|Test Items]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Steps]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_executable|Test Executables]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:expected_result|Expected Results]]

During Test Execution, the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_run|Test Run]] records the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Results]] associated with the Test Cases and other executed Test Objects in the Test Set.

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