SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 6: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the network
General Information
- Abstract
Develop part 6 (ATS&PIXIT for the network) of EN 301 003
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Mandate
- M/213
Overview
SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 is a crucial European standard developed by SIST and ETSI, focusing on conformance and interoperability within Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) environments. This standard specifically addresses Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol, targeting connection characteristics and the process for peak cell rate modification carried out by the connection owner. Part 6 of the multi-part series details the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and the partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for network implementations.
The standard aligns with modern telecom requirements, ensuring that DSS2 implementations at the network-side meet stringent testing and reporting criteria. Its specifications establish a harmonized approach for developers and test laboratories to verify conformance, thus promoting interoperability within European and global ISDN networks.
Key Topics
- Abstract Test Suite (ATS) Development:
- Defines a comprehensive set of abstract test cases to verify the network side’s adherence to DSS2 specifications, particularly focusing on peak cell rate modification capabilities.
- Partial PIXIT Proforma Specification:
- Provides structured forms for supplying implementation-specific information needed to execute the ATS, facilitating repeatability and transparency in testing.
- Multi-Party Test Methods:
- Describes the application of multi-party testing approaches involving main and parallel test components for realistic network interface validation.
- Protocol Conformance and Reporting:
- Establishes guidelines for preparing Protocol Conformance Test Reports (PCTR), ensuring clear and auditable conformance assessment.
- Test Case Mapping:
- Utilizes a one-to-one mapping between test purposes and abstract test cases for consistency and traceability.
- Testing Environment Specification:
- Outlines requirements for the means of testing, test management, and environmental setup, referencing ISO/IEC standards for conformance testing frameworks.
Applications
SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 is applicable in several important contexts within the telecom sector:
- Standards-Based Network Equipment Certification
Ensures that network-side DSS2/ISDN equipment can be rigorously tested for conformance, minimizing deployment risks and interoperation issues. - Test Laboratory Operations
- Individual laboratories can leverage the ATS and PIXIT proforma to deliver repeatable, standards-compliant testing services for vendors and network operators.
- The well-defined PCTR and PIXIT forms support accreditation and regulatory reviews.
- Interoperability Assurance
- By following these standardized test suites and documentation structures, manufacturers and network providers can demonstrate compatibility across multi-vendor environments.
- Development and QA Engineering
- Developers can refer to these specifications during the implementation phase to pre-validate protocol behaviors before formal conformance testing.
Related Standards
To ensure broad interoperability and effective implementation, SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 should be used alongside several related standards:
- EN 301 003-1: Protocol specification for B-ISDN DSS2, including peak cell rate modification – foundation for the test suites.
- EN 301 003-2: Defines Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma requirements.
- EN 301 003-5: Details the Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) for the network.
- ISO/IEC 9646 series: Global references for OSI conformance testing methodology and test suite specification.
- ITU-T Recommendation I.413 / Q.2963.1: International references for B-ISDN interfaces and DSS2 connection procedures.
Keywords: B-ISDN, DSS2, peak cell rate modification, Abstract Test Suite (ATS), PIXIT, network conformance, ISDN testing, protocol implementation, telecommunications standard, protocol conformance testing, ISDN interoperability
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 6: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the network". This standard covers: Develop part 6 (ATS&PIXIT for the network) of EN 301 003
Develop part 6 (ATS&PIXIT for the network) of EN 301 003
SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.080 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/213. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 6: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the network33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 003-6 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004en01-april-2004SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part6:AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationforthenetworkSIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)2ReferenceREN/SPAN-05242-6KeywordsATM,ATS,B-ISDN,broadband,DSS2,ISDN,network,PIXIT,UNIETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetesting.73.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301003-1.73.2Abbreviations.84AbstractTestMethod(ATM).84.1DescriptionofATMused.84.2ConventionsfortestcomponentsandPCOs.95Untestabletestpurposes.106ATStoTPmap.107PCTRconformance.108PIXITconformance.109ATSConformance.11AnnexA(normative):ProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTR)proforma.12A.1Identificationsummary.12A.1.1Protocolconformancetestreport.12A.1.2IUTidentification.12A.1.3Testingenvironment.12A.1.4Limitsandreservations.13A.1.5Comments.13A.2IUTConformancestatus.13A.3Staticconformancesummary.13A.4Dynamicconformancesummary.14A.5Staticconformancereviewreport.14A.6Testcampaignreport.15A.7Observations.17AnnexB(normative):PartialPIXITproforma.18B.1Identificationsummary.18B.2Abstracttestsuitesummary.18B.3Testlaboratory.18B.4Client(oftheTestLaboratory).19B.5SUT.19B.6Protocolinformation.20B.6.1Protocolidentification.20B.6.2Configurationtobetested.20B.6.3Testmanagementtimers.20B.6.4ParameterValues.21SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)4AnnexC(normative):AbstractTestSuite(ATS).22C.1TheTTCNGraphicalform(TTCN.GR).22C.2TheTTCNMachineProcessableform(TTCN.MP).22Bibliography.23History.24SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeServicesandProtocolsforAdvancedNetworks(SPAN).Thepresentdocumentispart6ofamulti-partstandardcoveringtheBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner,asdescribedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1[12](1996),modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuser";Part4:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationfortheuser";Part5:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetwork";Part6:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationforthenetwork".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:29September2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31December2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30June2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30June2001SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)61ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiesthenetworkAbstractTestSuite(ATS)fortheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepoint(asdefinedinITU-TRecommendationI.413[11])ofimplementationsconformingtothestandardsforthesignallinguser-networklayer3specificationforPeakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowneroftheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocolforthepan-EuropeanBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN),EN301003-1[1].AfurtherpartofthepresentdocumentspecifiestheTestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)relatedtothisATSandpartialPIXITproforma.OtherpartsspecifytheTSS&TPandtheATSandpartialPIXITproformafortheUsersideoftheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointofimplementationsconformingtoEN301003-1[1].2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIEN301003-1(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1(1996),modified]".[2]ETSIEN301003-2(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[3]ETSIEN301003-5(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part5:TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetwork".[4]ETSIEN300443-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]".[5]ETSIEN300443-2:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[6]ISO/IEC9646-1(1994):"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part1:Generalconcepts".[7]ISO/IEC9646-2(1994):"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part2:AbstractTestSuitespecification".[8]ISO/IEC9646-3(1998):"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part3:TheTreeandTabularCombinedNotation(TTCN)".SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)7[9]ISO/IEC9646-4(1994):"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part4:Testrealization".[10]ISO/IEC9646-5(1994):"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part5:Requirementsontestlaboratoriesandclientsfortheconformanceassessmentprocess".[11]ITU-TRecommendationI.413(1993):"B-ISDNuser-networkinterface".[12]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1(1996):"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-Connectionmodification:peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner".3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingdefinitionsapply,inadditiontothosegiveninEN301003-1[1]andEN300443-1[4].3.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetestingabstracttestcase:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]AbstractTestMethod(ATM):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]AbstractTestSuite(ATS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ImplementationUnderTest(IUT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]SystemUnderTest(SUT):seeISO/IEC9646-1[6]UpperTester(UT):seeISO/IEC9646-1[6]lowertester:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]PICSproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]PIXITproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]TestPurpose(TP):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]PointofControlandObservation(PCO):seeISO/IEC9646-1[6]3.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301003-1user:DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(SB/TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereacoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointapplies(userisaprivateISDN)SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)83.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteB-ISDNBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetworkCMCoordinationMessagesDSS2DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.twoExTSExecutableTestSuiteIUTImplementationUnderTestLTLowerTesterMOTMeansOfTestingMTCMainTestComponentPCOPointofControlandObservationPDUProtocolDataUnitPICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatementPIXITProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingPTCParallelTestComponentsSUTSystemUnderTestTPTestPurposeTSSTestSuiteStructureTTCNTreeandTabularCombinedNotationUTUpperTesterVCIVirtualChannelIdentifierVPCIVirtualPathConnectionIdentifier4AbstractTestMethod(ATM)4.1DescriptionofATMusedTherequirementfortestingthenetworkIUTistofocusonthebehaviourofthenetworkIUTattheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointapplies.ThustheIUTisthenetworkDSS2protocolentityataparticularuser-networkinterfaceandisnotthewholenetwork.ItispossibletospecifyanATSbasedonaSingleparty(remote)testmethodforsuchanIUT.However,itisconsideredthatanATSbasedonsuchanapproachisoflimiteduseastheonlywaytospecifyIUTgeneratedPDUsistousethe"implicitsend"statement.ManyusersofsuchanATSwouldreplacethe"implicitsend"statementswithdescriptionsofthebehaviouratotherinterfaces.AnATSbasedonamulti-partytestmethodisconsideredtobemoreusefulinthatitisclosertohowarealtestsuitewouldbeconstructed.Suchatestmethodspecifiesbehaviouratmultiplenetworkinterfaces.Oneveryimportantlimitationhereisthattestsarefocussedononeparticularinterface.ThusthetestsystemismadeuponeMainTestComponent(MTC)andoneormoreParallelTestComponents(PTC),seefigure1.SIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)94.2ConventionsfortestcomponentsandPCOsMasterpartSlavepartMTCAPTC1A1(CP)L0(PCO)L1(PCO)IUTNETWORKFigure1:Multi-partytestmethodInamaster/slavearrangement,theMTCisconsideredtobethemasterwhilethePTCsaretheslaves.The"slave"testersareonlyanexplicitdescriptionofhowtodealwiththeremoteinterfacesduringthetestingprocess,i.e."howtomaketheIUTsendtherequiredmessage".Thismeans,inparticular,thattheverdictwillonlybeassignedfromtheprotocolaspectsobservedontheinterfaceundertest(i.e.bythe"master"tester),asitwouldbeobservedbyaterminalconnectedtothisinterface.Afailureinthecorrelationbetweentheprotocolatthedifferentinterfacestowhichthedifferenttestersareconnected,i.e.inthemechanismofthefunctionalserviceitself,willnotcauseaFAILverdict.Forinstance,iftheIUTfailstosendamessageonthetestedinterfaceafteranotherinterfacehasreceivedtheproperstimulus,theverdictwillbeINCONCLUSIVE.TheMTCMTCAhastwofunctionsinthisconfiguration.Firstly,ithastheMTCfunctionofcontrollingtheoneormorePTCs.ThusitisresponsibleforstartingthePTCsandafterwardscoordinatesactivitiesbyexchangingCoordinationMessages(CM)withthePTCs.SecondlyitisresponsibleforthebehaviouroftheLowerTester(LT)atPCOL0.Acombinationoftheremoteandmulti-partytestmethodsisapplied.Ascanbeseenfromfigure1,severalPCOsareused.AllPCOsresideattheserviceaccesspointsbetweenlayers2and3.MTCSUTPTC1Layer3Layer2Layer1L0IUTL1Layer3Layer2Layer1ServiceproviderFigure2:Combinationoftheremoteandmulti-partytestmethodsSIST EN 301 003-6 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-6V1.2.1(2000-10)10TheMTCPCOisnamed"L0"("L"forLower).TheL0PCOisusedtocontrolandobservethebehaviouroftheIUTandtestcaseverdictsareassigneddependingonthebehaviourobservedatthisPCO.ThePTCsPTC1,PTC2etc.usePCOsL1,L2etc.ThesePCOsareusedtocontroland,inalimitedway,observethebehaviourofthenetworkequipmentatinterfacesotherthantheoneundertest.NoverdictsareassignedatthesePCOs.Asstatedinapreviousparagraph,thenon-receiptofnetworkgeneratedmessagesatL0,whicharestimulatedbyeventsattheL1,L2etc.,willresultinINCONCLUSIVEratherthanFAILverdictsbeingassigned.PTC2isonlyactivatedinthattestcasesthattesttheproceduresattheaccessbetweenarootuserandtheIUT,whenmorethanonepartyisinvolvedinthecallbetweentherootuserandtheIUT.IntestcaseswhichverifythattheIUTrejectsinvalidorunacceptableSETUPmessages,noPTCisactivatedatall,astheserejectionproceduresareconsideredlocaltotheaccessbetweenIUTandMTC.5UntestabletestpurposesTherearenountestabletestpurposesassociatedwiththisATS.6ATStoTPmapTheidentifiersusedfortheTPs(seeEN301003-5[3])arereusedastestcasenames.Thusthereisastraightforwardone-to-onemapping.7PCTRconformanceAtestlaboratory,whenrequestedbyaclienttoproduceaPCTR,isrequired,asspecifiedinISO/IEC9646-5[10],toproduceaPCTRconformantwiththePCTRtemplategiveninannexBofISO/IEC9646-4[9].Furthermore,atestlaboratory,offeringtestingfortheATSspecificationcontainedinannexC,whenrequestedbyaclienttoproduceaPCTR,isrequiredtoproduceaPCTRconformantwiththePCTRproformacontainedinannexAofthepresentdocument.APCTRwhichconformstothisPCTRproformaspecificationshallpreservethecontentandorderingoftheclausescontainedinannexA.ClauseA.6ofthePCTRmaycontainadditionalcolumns.Ifincluded,theseshallbeplacedtotherightoftheexistingcolumns.Textinitalicsmayberetainedbythetestlaboratory.8PIXITconformanceAtestrealizer,producinganexecutabletestsuitefortheAbstractTestSuite(ATS)specificationcontainedinannexC,isrequired,asspecifiedinISO/IEC9646-4[9],toproduceanaugmentedpartialPIXITproformaconformantwiththispartialPIXITproformaspecification.AnaugmentedpartialPIXITproformawhichconformstothispartialPIXITproformaspecificationshall,asaminimum,havecontentswhicharetechnicallyequivalenttoannexB.TheaugmentedpartialPIXITproformamaycontainadditionalquestionsthatneedtobeansweredinordertopreparetheMeansOfTesting(MOT)for
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