Intelligent test program evaluation

Author

Wright, R. Glenn ; Dudey, Yan ; Bowers, Henry ; Janusz, Paul ; Lyon, Patricia

Author_Institution

Prospective Comput. Analysts Inc., Arlington, VA, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

17-21 Sep 1990

Firstpage

71

Lastpage

75

Abstract

An approach for the evaluation, verification, and validation of integrated family test equipment (IFTE) test program sets (TPS) using knowledge-based system technology has been developed for the US Army ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The authors examine the TPS acceptance problem, which the expert system for TPS quality assurance (ESQA) was intended to solve, and how the system addresses various aspects of this problem. This includes determination of the completeness and correctness of the test program in relation to the characteristics and test requirements of the unit under test. The functional characteristics of ESQA and the operation of the system in the performance of a TPS review are described. The authors also discuss the anticipated technical and management benefits associated with using such an approach to assist in TPS analysis, review, and acceptance. Possible future applications of the system are also considered

Keywords

automatic test equipment; automatic testing; expert systems; military computing; military systems; quality control; US Army ARDEC; expert system; integrated family test equipment; intelligent test program; knowledge-based system technology; military systems; quality assurance; test program sets; Electric breakdown; Electronic components; Expert systems; Flowcharts; Information analysis; Knowledge based systems; Military computing; Quality assurance; Road transportation; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

AUTOTESTCON '90. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference. 'Advancing Mission Accomplishment', Conference Record.

Conference_Location

San Antonio, TX

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AUTEST.1990.111495

Filename

111495