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PUBLICATIONS

Conformance Testing and Certification Framework

Published

Author(s)

Lisa J. Carnahan, Lynne S. Rosenthal, Mark Skall

Abstract

This white paper presents the general concepts, components, and issues related to establishing and administering a conformance testing and certification program. It identifies the types of activities, responsibilities, services, and documentation required to conduct conformance testing. The paper addresses both formal validation and certification of products, as well as self-testing. An example using the ebXML Registry specification is given.
Citation
Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

certification, conformance, conformance testing, ebXML, registry specification, test laboratory, validation

Citation

Carnahan, L. , Rosenthal, L. and Skall, M. (2001), Conformance Testing and Certification Framework, Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=151691 (Accessed October 11, 2025)

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Created April 1, 2001, Updated February 17, 2017
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