Text ICS for SpecGL Version Nov 22, 2004

QA WG,

This is a simple text template to evaluate Specifications against QA  
Specifications Guidelines version November 22, 2004.
It is composed of 13 Requirements and 25 Good Practices.

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* 13 Requirements (Normative) *
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1.1.A: Include a conformance clause.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#include- 
conformance-clause-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

2.1.A: Define the scope.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#define-scope- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

2.2.A: Identify who or what will implement the specification.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#implement-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

2.3.A: Make a list of normative references.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#ref-norm-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.1.A: Define the terms used in the normative parts of the  
specification.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#define-terms- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.1.B: Create conformance labels for each part of the conformance model.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#conf-label-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.2.A: Use a consistent style for conformance requirements and explain  
how to distinguish them.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#consistent-style- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.2.B: Indicate which conformance requirements are mandatory, which are  
recommended and which are optional.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#req-opt-conf- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.1.B: If the technology is subdivided, then indicate which  
subdivisions are mandatory for conformance.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#subdivide- 
mandatory-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.1.C: If the technology is subdivided, then address subdivision  
constraints.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#subdiv-constraints- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.3.A: Address Extensibility.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#likehood-extension- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.4.A: Identify deprecated features.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#deprecated-feature- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.4.B: Define how deprecated feature is handled by each class of  
product.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#degree-support- 
principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?




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* 25 Good Practices (Not normative) *
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1.1.B: Define the specification's conformance model in the conformance  
clause.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#conformance-model-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

1.1.C: Specify in the conformance clause how to distinguish normative  
from informative content.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#norm-informative-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

1.2.A: Provide the wording for conformance claims.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#conformance-claim-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

1.2.B: Provide an Implementation Conformance Statement proforma.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#ics-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

1.2.C: Require an Implementation Conformance Statement as part of valid  
conformance claims.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#ics-claim-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

2.1.B: Provide examples, use cases, and graphics.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#use-example-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

2.3.B: Do systematic reviews of normative references and their  
implications.
http://w3c.test.site/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#ref-define- 
practice
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.1.C: Define the unfamiliar terms in-line, and consolidate the  
definitions in a glossary section.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#define-terms- 
inline-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

3.1.D: Use terms already defined without changing their definition.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#reuse-terms-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.1.A: Create subdivisions of the technology when warranted.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#subdivide-foster-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.1.D: If the technology is profiled, define rules for creating new  
profiles.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#rules-profiles-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.2.A: Make sure there is a need for the optional feature.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#need-option-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.2.B: Clearly identify optional features.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#label-options-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.2.C: Indicate any limitations or constraints on optional features.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#constraints-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.3.B: If extensibility is allowed, define an extension mechanism.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#extensions- 
prohibited-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.3.C: Warn implementers to create extensions that do not interfere  
with conformance.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#breaking- 
conformance-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.3.D: Define error handling for unknown extensions.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#define-error-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.4.C: Explain how to avoid using a deprecated feature.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#workaround-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.4.D: Identify obsolete features.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#obsolete-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

4.5.A: Define an error handling mechanism.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#error-handling-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

5.A:   Define an internal publication and review process.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#practice-principle
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

5.B:   Do a systematic and thorough review.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#review-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

5.C:   Write sample code or tests.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#write-sample-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

5.D:   Write Test Assertions.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#write-assertion-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

5.E:   Use formal languages and define which from prose and formal  
languages has priority.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/#formal-language-gp
YES/NO/Not Applicable: Explain why?

-- 
Karl Dubost - http://www.w3.org/People/karl/
W3C Conformance Manager
*** Be Strict To Be Cool ***

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