JCA-CIT Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference (see Related Documents below) of JCA-CIT are consistent with clause 2.2.1 of Recommendation ITU-T A.1.
The objectives of the JCA-CIT are to coordinate:
- The collection and making available of information about testing activities and testing methodologies;
- Provision of feedback on collected information as appropriate;
- Seeking of input with regard to the implementation of tasks stated in WTSA-08 Resolution 76;
- Development of a common understanding of Conformance vs. Interoperability testing;
- Development of the requirements placed on writing Recommendations to accommodate testing;
- Provision of technical assistance to Rapporteurs and editors writing Recommendations for testing;
- Provision of technical assistance to Rapporteurs and editors writing test specifications;
- Assistance in the interpretation of the X.290- and Z.160/170-series of Recommendations;
- Provision of input towards the evolution of Recommendations that define testing methodology;
- Dissemination of information about testing across other SDOs, e.g. ISO, ETSI
- Preparation of material for tutorials, workshops, conferences and make presentations as appropriate;
- Promotion of the use of a common terminology and methodology of testing;
- Finding working methods to co-ordinate activities and improve sharing of results;
- Giving guidance on testing in NGN, IPTV, Home Networking and other areas.
Related Documents - COM 17-LS 178 [2005-2008], Establishment of a Joint Coordination Activity on Conformance and Interoperability Testing (JCA-CIT)
- TSAG-R 1 [2009-2012], Annex H, ToR of JCA-CIT
- WTSA-08 Resolution 76, Studies related to conformance and interoperability testing, assistance to developing countries, and a possible future ITU mark programme