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| ====== Expected Result ====== | ====== Expected Result ====== |
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| [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]] | [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]] |
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| ===== Discussion ===== | ===== Discussion ===== |
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| An Expected Result specifies an anticipated value, state, state transition, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome associated with the performance of a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]] or [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequence_step|Sequence Step]]. | An Expected Result specifies an anticipated value, state, state transition, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome associated with the performance of a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequenced_test_object|Sequenced Test Object]] or [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequence_step|Sequence Step]]. |
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| An Expected Result provides the basis for evaluating an observed or derived [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]. The Expected Result states what the test anticipates. The Test Result records what occurred. | An Expected Result provides the basis for evaluating an observed or derived [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]. The Expected Result states what the test anticipates. The Test Result records what occurred. |
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| An Expected Result expresses one or more objectively evaluable conditions, including: | An Expected Result expresses one or more objectively evaluable conditions, including: |
| An Expected Result applies to a: | An Expected Result applies to a: |
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| * [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_set|Test Set]] | * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_set|Test Set]] |
| * [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Case]] | * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_case|Test Case]] |
| * [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Step]] | * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Step]] |
| * [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_executable|Test Executable]] | * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_executable|Test Executable]] |
| * [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequence_step|Sequence Step]] | * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:sequence_step|Sequence Step]] |
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| During or after [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_execution|Test Execution]], an evaluator or automated mechanism compares the applicable Test Result with the Expected Result. The evaluator or mechanism then applies the governing [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evaluation_criterion|Evaluation Criteria]] to assign a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]. | During or after [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_execution|Test Execution]], an evaluator or automated mechanism compares the applicable Test Result with the Expected Result. The evaluator or mechanism then applies the governing [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evaluation_criterion|Evaluation Criteria]] to assign a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]. |
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| ===== Definition ===== | ===== Definition ===== |
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| //anticipated value, state, state transition, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome used as a basis for evaluating a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]// | //anticipated value, state, state transition, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome used as a basis for evaluating a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]// |
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| ===== Source ===== | ===== Source ===== |
| </code> | </code> |
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| An Expected Result differs from a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]: | An Expected Result differs from a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]: |
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| * An Expected Result specifies an anticipated result | * An Expected Result specifies an anticipated result |
| * A Test Result records an observed or derived result | * A Test Result records an observed or derived result |
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| An Expected Result differs from a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]: | An Expected Result differs from a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]: |
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| * An Expected Result states what the test anticipates | * An Expected Result states what the test anticipates |
| * A Verdict classifies a Test Result according to the governing Evaluation Criteria | * A Verdict classifies a Test Result according to the governing Evaluation Criteria |
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| An Expected Result differs from [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:acceptance_criteria|Acceptance Criteria]]: | An Expected Result differs from [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:acceptance_criteria|Acceptance Criteria]]: |
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| * An Expected Result specifies an anticipated result associated with a test | * An Expected Result specifies an anticipated result associated with a test |
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| * The applicable Sequenced Test Object or Sequence Step | * The applicable Sequenced Test Object or Sequence Step |
| * The applicable [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_item|Test Item]] | * The applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_item|Test Item]] |
| * The applicable [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_argument_value|Test Argument Values]] | * The applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_argument_value|Test Argument Values]] |
| * The anticipated value, state, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome | * The anticipated value, state, event, condition, behavior, response, side effect, or outcome |
| * Any applicable unit of measure | * Any applicable unit of measure |
| * The governing Evaluation Criteria | * The governing Evaluation Criteria |
| * The applicable Acceptance Criteria | * The applicable Acceptance Criteria |
| * The applicable [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:g:governance_policy|Governance Policies]] | * The applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:g:governance_policy|Governance Policies]] |
| * Its [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]] | * Its [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]] |
| * Its [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]] | * Its [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]] |
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| An Expected Result containing multiple related values preserves the relationship among those values. | An Expected Result containing multiple related values preserves the relationship among those values. |
| * The execution path | * The execution path |
| * The applicable Test Item | * The applicable Test Item |
| * The [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]] | * The [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]] |
| * Other occurrence-specific conditions | * Other occurrence-specific conditions |
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| An Expected Result provides sufficient information for objective and repeatable evaluation. Expressions such as “works correctly,” “responds quickly,” “performs adequately,” or “produces an appropriate result” do not establish an objectively evaluable Expected Result without additional criteria. | An Expected Result provides sufficient information for objective and repeatable evaluation. Expressions such as “works correctly,” “responds quickly,” “performs adequately,” or “produces an appropriate result” do not establish an objectively evaluable Expected Result without additional criteria. |
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| A difference between an Expected Result and a Test Result does not establish the cause of the difference. The Test Result and supporting [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]] preserve the observed or derived result. | A difference between an Expected Result and a Test Result does not establish the cause of the difference. The Test Result and supporting [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]] preserve the observed or derived result. |
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| An Expected Result does not establish a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation_decision|Validation Decision]]. The Validation Decision applies the governing decision criteria to the applicable Test Results, Verdicts, and Evidence. | An Expected Result does not establish a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation_decision|Validation Decision]]. The Validation Decision applies the governing decision criteria to the applicable Test Results, Verdicts, and Evidence. |
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| ===== Example ===== | ===== Example ===== |
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| A [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Step]] directs a selected [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]] to process a valid transaction. | A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_step|Test Step]] directs a selected [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]] to process a valid transaction. |
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| The Expected Result specifies that: | The Expected Result specifies that: |