MIL-STD-334 Displayed Messages For Automatic Test EquipmentThis standard sets uniform requirements for written or graphical information delivered to users of automatic test equipment ATE by computer-controlled output devices. Such devices include, but are not limited to, cathode-ray tubes, plasma displays, liquid crystal displays, printers, and plotters. This information, herein called displayed messages, may be directive and/or informative in nature. Displayed messages are included within the definition of official equipment publications.

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MIL-STD-334B(TM) w/Change Notice 2

5.8.1 Input and output constraints. When a specific requirement of this standard exceeds the physical constraints of an ATE system, (e.g., small formal displays such as narrow paper tape or short read outs), the ATE shall be exempt from that requirement only. All other requirements shall remain in effect.

5.8.2 Clarity. Regardless of format or type of peripheral equipment, the basic requirements of clarity and usability by the target audience shall be the same for all displayed messages.

5.9 Provisions for multiple experience level coverage.

5.9.1 General. Messages shall be suitable for the entire range of probable users.

5.9.2 Selective underlining. Key words and critical data shall be highlighted by underlining except where such information has been emphasized in another manner for reasons other than providing for multiple experience levels.

5.9.3 Option to suppress. The user shall not be given the option of viewing or suppressing lengthy displays or familiar information.

5.10 Usability criterion. Displayed messages shall be technically accurate, complete, properly sequenced, compatible with related hard-copy equipment publications and understandable by all levels of the target audience.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. This standard provides the minimum requirements of displayed messages for automatic test equipment. This document, in conjunction with applicable military specifications cited in the contract statement of work and listed in the ASSIST database, form the basis for contractual instruments.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of the standard.

b. Tailoring guidance. To ensure proper application of this standard, invitations for bids, requests for proposals, and contractual statements of work should tailor the requirements in section 4 or 5 of this standard to exclude any unnecessary requirements.

6.3 Subject term (key word) listing.

Test Program Set (TPS)

6.4 Changes from previous issue. The margins of this standard are marked with vertical lines to indicate where changes from the previous issue were made. This was done as a convenience only and the Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractors are cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire content irrespective of the marginal notations and relationship to the last previous issue.