ISO IEC 24709-1-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Information technology — Conformance testing for the biometric application programming interface (BioAPI) — Part 1: Methods and procedures. This International Standard defines the concepts, framework, test methods and acceptance criteria used to assess conformance of biometric products that claim to implement the BioAPI (ISO/IEC 19784-1).

Abstract

ISO/IEC 24709-1:2017 specifies a structured approach for developing and running conformance test method specifications and BioAPI conformance test suites, including guidelines for writing test assertions and defining conformance-testing procedures. It is focused on conformance testing only (not on performance, robustness or security testing) and is intended primarily for testing organisations but is also applicable to developers and users of test assertions and test method implementations.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed; current as reviewed by ISO in its periodic review).
• Publication date: 15 November 2017 (edition 2 published November 2017).
• Publisher: ISO/IEC (joint publication through ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 — Biometrics).
• ICS / categories: 35.240.15 (Identification cards. Chip cards. Biometrics).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 353 pages (PDF/electronic publication length as listed by IEC/ISO catalogues).

Scope

Defines the concepts, framework, test methods and criteria required to test conformance of biometric products claiming conformance to the BioAPI specification. The document provides guidance for specifying BioAPI conformance test suites, writing test assertions and defining conformance-testing procedures. It applies to development and use of conformance test method specifications and test suites and is intended primarily for testing organisations; it does not cover acceptance, performance, robustness or security testing nor product-specific test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Framework and concepts for BioAPI conformance testing (structure of test methods and suites).
• Formal test-method descriptions and procedures for executing conformance tests.
• Guidance for writing test assertions and organizing assertions into test suites.
• Criteria for test pass/fail and reporting of conformance results.
• Intended scope and limits — focused on conformance to BioAPI, not on performance, security or robustness testing.

These topics and requirements are described in the standard to enable consistent, repeatable conformance testing across laboratories and implementations.

Typical use and users

Primary users are accredited testing laboratories and conformance test providers that evaluate implementations claiming BioAPI conformance. Secondary users include developers of BioAPI-compliant products, certification bodies, test-suite authors and organisations procuring solutions that rely on BioAPI interoperability. The standard is used to produce and run test suites, write assertions and document conformance results.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 19784-1 (BioAPI specification) — the API specification that implementations claim to conform to. ISO/IEC 24709-2 (Part 2: test assertions for biometric service providers) — companion content specifying concrete test assertions. The 2017 edition (Part 1) replaces and revises the earlier ISO/IEC 24709-1:2007 edition. These related documents are part of the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 body of biometrics standards.

Keywords

BioAPI, conformance testing, test suites, test assertions, biometric service provider (BSP), conformance criteria, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, biometric API, interoperability testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An ISO/IEC International Standard that defines methods and procedures for conformance testing of products claiming conformance to the BioAPI (ISO/IEC 19784-1).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the framework, test methods, test-assertion writing guidance, test-suite specification and pass/fail criteria needed to run BioAPI conformance tests; it does not set requirements for performance, robustness or security testing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Testing laboratories, conformance test-suite authors, developers of BioAPI-compliant software and certification bodies that assess and certify BioAPI conformance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO/IEC 24709-1:2017 (Edition 2) is the current edition published November 2017; ISO indicates this edition was reviewed and confirmed (remains current) during the ISO periodic review process. The 2017 edition supersedes the 2007 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO/IEC 24709 series (conformance testing for BioAPI). Part 2 defines concrete test assertions for biometric service providers; other related standards include the BioAPI specification (ISO/IEC 19784-1).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: BioAPI, conformance testing, test assertions, test suites, biometric service provider (BSP), interoperability, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37.