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 +====== Validation Decision ======
  
 +[[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]]
 +
 +===== Discussion =====
 +
 +A Validation Decision is a determination by an authorized [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:actor|Actor]] whether an evaluated subject satisfies defined [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation_criteria|Validation Criteria]] for a stated purpose.
 +
 +A Validation Decision can evaluate:
 +
 +  * A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]]
 +  * A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node_set|Node Set]]
 +  * A distributed system
 +  * A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_environment|Test Environment]]
 +  * A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:deployment_target|Deployment Target]]
 +  * An [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:artifact|Artifact]]
 +  * A [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:b:baseline|Baseline]]
 +  * A configuration
 +  * An interface
 +  * A process
 +  * A capability
 +  * A requirement
 +  * Another subject of [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation|Validation]]
 +
 +A Validation Decision can use:
 +
 +  * Applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:acceptance_criteria|Acceptance Criteria]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_definition|Test Definitions]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_run|Test Runs]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Results]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdicts]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:b:baseline|Baselines]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:policy|Policies]]
 +  * Applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:g:governance_policy|Governance Policies]]
 +  * Applicable exceptions and waivers
 +  * Applicable expert judgment
 +
 +A Validation Decision can identify:
 +
 +  * Its identity
 +  * Its name
 +  * Its description
 +  * Its evaluated subject
 +  * Its validation purpose
 +  * Its decision value
 +  * Its decision status
 +  * Its decision time
 +  * Its effective time
 +  * Its expiration time
 +  * Its authorized decision-maker
 +  * Its applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:role|Role]]
 +  * Its Validation Criteria
 +  * Its Acceptance Criteria
 +  * Its supporting Test Runs
 +  * Its supporting Test Results
 +  * Its supporting Verdicts
 +  * Its supporting Evidence
 +  * Its applicable Baseline
 +  * Its applicable limitations
 +  * Its applicable conditions
 +  * Its applicable exceptions
 +  * Its applicable Governance Policies
 +  * Its superseded Validation Decision
 +  * Its [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]]
 +  * Its [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]]
 +
 +A Validation Decision can determine that the evaluated subject:
 +
 +  * Satisfies the applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * Does not satisfy the applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * Conditionally satisfies the applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * Cannot be evaluated conclusively from the available information
 +  * Requires additional testing or Evidence
 +
 +===== Definition =====
 +
 +//determination by an authorized [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:actor|Actor]] whether an evaluated subject satisfies defined [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation_criteria|Validation Criteria]] for a stated 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, Sections 1.3 and 7.3.11]]
 +  * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation|Validation]]
 +  * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation_criteria|Validation Criteria]]
 +  * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]
 +  * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]
 +  * [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]]
 +  * DIDO Reference Implementation Conceptual Model
 +  * DIDO-TE draft Requirements Register
 +
 +OMG TestIF supports the interchange of Test Results, Verdicts, and traceability information needed for external arbitration. OMG TestIF leaves the arbitration rules and resulting higher-level determinations outside its scope.
 +
 +This definition introduces Validation Decision as the governed determination made by applying defined Validation Criteria to the applicable Test Results, Verdicts, Evidence, and related information.
 +
 +===== Note =====
 +
 +A Validation Decision differs from [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:validation|Validation]]:
 +
 +  * Validation is the evaluation activity
 +  * A Validation Decision records the resulting determination
 +
 +A Validation Decision differs from a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:test_result|Test Result]]:
 +
 +  * A Test Result records an outcome associated with a Sequenced Test Object or Sequence Step
 +  * A Validation Decision determines whether the evaluated subject satisfies the applicable Validation Criteria
 +
 +A Validation Decision differs from a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:verdict|Verdict]]:
 +
 +  * A Verdict classifies an individual or aggregated Test Result
 +  * A Validation Decision applies the governing Validation Criteria to the relevant Test Results, Verdicts, Evidence, and contextual information
 +
 +A PASS Verdict does not, by itself, establish a positive Validation Decision.
 +
 +A Validation Decision differs from an acceptance decision:
 +
 +  * A Validation Decision determines whether the evaluated subject satisfies defined Validation Criteria for a stated purpose
 +  * An acceptance decision determines whether an authorized party accepts the evaluated subject
 +
 +An authorized party can accept a subject subject to limitations or waivers even when the Validation Decision identifies unresolved deficiencies. Conversely, a positive Validation Decision does not compel an authorized party to accept the subject.
 +
 +A Validation Decision differs from an authorization decision:
 +
 +  * A Validation Decision determines whether the evaluated subject satisfies defined Validation Criteria
 +  * An authorization decision grants or denies permission to use, deploy, operate, release, or rely on the evaluated subject
 +
 +A positive Validation Decision can support an authorization decision but does not replace it.
 +
 +A Validation Decision must identify the applicable validation purpose. A subject can satisfy Validation Criteria for one purpose and fail to satisfy criteria for another purpose.
 +
 +A Validation Decision does not establish universal correctness, suitability, safety, security, interoperability, or compliance. Its scope remains limited to:
 +
 +  * The identified evaluated subject
 +  * The stated validation purpose
 +  * The applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * The applicable Baseline
 +  * The evaluated conditions
 +  * The available Evidence
 +  * The effective period
 +  * Any recorded limitations or exceptions
 +
 +An authorized Actor must make or approve the Validation Decision under the applicable Governance Policy.
 +
 +An automated mechanism can calculate a proposed Validation Decision when the applicable Validation Criteria are machine-processable. The Governance Policy determines whether the automated determination constitutes the authoritative Validation Decision or requires approval by an authorized Actor.
 +
 +A Validation Decision can change when:
 +
 +  * The evaluated subject changes
 +  * The applicable Baseline changes
 +  * The Validation Criteria change
 +  * The applicable Test Results change
 +  * New Evidence becomes available
 +  * An exception or waiver changes
 +  * The effective period expires
 +  * An authorized review overturns the previous determination
 +
 +A revised Validation Decision should preserve:
 +
 +  * The previous Validation Decision
 +  * The reason for the revision
 +  * The responsible Actor
 +  * The applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * The supporting Test Results
 +  * The supporting Verdicts
 +  * The supporting Evidence
 +  * The applicable Provenance
 +  * The applicable Traceability
 +
 +===== Example =====
 +
 +An authorized Evaluator reviews whether a selected [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node_set|Node Set]] satisfies the Validation Criteria for use in a defined distributed test scenario.
 +
 +The Evaluator considers:
 +
 +  * The approved Test Definition Versions
 +  * The applicable Test Environment
 +  * The applicable Test Runs
 +  * The resulting Test Results
 +  * The assigned Verdicts
 +  * The supporting Evidence
 +  * The approved Baseline
 +  * The applicable Governance Policies
 +  * Any recorded exceptions
 +
 +All required Test Results have PASS Verdicts except one Test Result with an INCONCLUSIVE Verdict caused by missing timing Evidence.
 +
 +The applicable Governance Policy prohibits a positive Validation Decision when required timing Evidence is missing.
 +
 +The Evaluator records a Validation Decision stating that the Node Set cannot yet be determined to satisfy the Validation Criteria. The Validation Decision identifies:
 +
 +  * The evaluated Node Set
 +  * The stated validation purpose
 +  * The applicable Validation Criteria
 +  * The inconclusive Test Result
 +  * The missing Evidence
 +  * The additional Test Execution required
 +  * The authorized Evaluator
 +  * The decision time
 +  * The applicable Provenance
 +  * The applicable Traceability
 +
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