定义了一个系统管理功能和一个由通用定义、服务和功能单元组成的功能，该功能可由集中式或分散式管理环境中的应用程序进程用于交互，以实现系统管理的目的。未定义:旨在提供测试管理功能的任何实现的性质，以及导致使用测试管理职能的任何交互的性质。未规定:测试管理功能的用户完成管理的方式； 管理协会的成立、正常和非正常发布所需的服务；具体测试或测试类别的详细信息；一致性测试的框架或方法。

Defines a systems management function that may be used by an application process in a centralized or decentralized management environment to interact for the purpose of systems management and a function which consists of generic definitions, services and functional units. Does not define: the nature of any implementation intended to provide the test management function and the nature of any interactions which result in the use of the test management function. Does not specify: the manner in which management is accomplished by the user of the test management function; the services necessary for the establishment, normal and abnormal release of a management association; the details of specific test or test categories; a framework or methodology for conformance tests.