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Ontology Driven Testing Strategies for IoT Applications

Muhammad Raza Naqvi1 , Muhammad Waseem Iqbal2 , Muhammad Usman Ashraf 3 , Shafiq Ahmad4 ,
Ahmed T. Soliman4 , Shahzada Khurram5 , Muhammad Shafiq6, * and Jin-Ghoo Choi6

1
INP-ENIT, University of Toulouse, Tarbes, 65000, France
2
Department of Software Engineering, Superior University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
3
University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus, Pakistan
4
Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh, 11421, Saudi
Arabia
5
Faculty of Computing, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
6
Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Korea
*
Corresponding Author: Muhammad Shafiq. Email: [email protected]
Received: 05 April 2021; Accepted: 29 July 2021

Abstract: Internet-of-Things (IoT) has attained a major share in embedded

software development. The new era of specialized intelligent systems requires
adaptation of customized software engineering approaches. Currently, soft-
ware engineering has merged the development phases with the technologies
provided by industrial automation. The improvements are still required in
testing phase for the software developed to IoT solutions. This research aims
to assist in developing the testing strategies for IoT applications, therein ontol-
ogy has been adopted as a knowledge representation technique to different
software engineering processes. The proposed ontological model renders 101
methodology by using Protégé. After completion, the ontology was evaluated
in three-dimensional view by the domain experts of software testing, IoT and
ontology engineering. Satisfied results of the research are showed in interest of
the specialists regarding proposed ontology development and suggestions for
improvements. The Proposed reasoning-based ontological model for develop-
ment of testing strategies in IoT application contributes to increase the general
understanding of tests in addition to assisting for the development of testing
strategies for different IoT devices.

Keywords: Ontology; software testing; internet of things; automation

1 Introduction
Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept that allows billions of tiny machines, such as sensors, to
be connected to the internet. Software testing is the crucial process of software quality assurance
because it represents the final revision of specification, design patterns and code generation [1,2].
The main goal of conducting software testing is to reduce the likelihood of errors occurring when
the system is in production [3]. It is verified through this research that testers face problems and
difficulties which refer to the complexity between tests in IoT applications [4]. The internet and

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its things are only limited for mere moments in time, so the test is problematic. Furthermore,
one issue analyzers will confront is the manner by which to characterize a test architecture with
a related environment that is adequate and exhaustive [5]. Likewise, the absence of legitimate
information about IoT testing open new research challenges including several quality attributes
including interoperability, user-friendly in context of end user satisfaction, and reliability [6]. The
research problem is the fact that, in addition to the evidence of problems and difficulties men-
tioned above, the study conducted in this study did not identify patterns, models or rules regarding
tests on IoT devices. The IoT applications of the consulted jobs use convenient ways for different
products [7]. The objective of this work is to assist in the development of testing strategies in
IoT applications. Thus, the contribution of this work is to provide help in ontology development
of a testing strategy focused on the IoT. To maintain good monitoring and performance in IoT
it is necessary to improve the quality of processes and one of the most important steps to
maintain them, is the testing phase. Still, software testing is essential to the proper functioning of
the IoT. After ontology development, it is evaluated by domain experts of IoT, software testing
and ontology engineering. The consistency and coherency of developed ontology checked by
using “Pellet Reasoner” which aims to determine the satisfaction. It shows interest for specialists
in current research.It also provided the reflection of suggestions for improvements in ontology
development as well as future work.
To ensure IoT application quality, this research proposed the ontological modelling technique
for test strategies development and consequent execution. The proposed testing methodology
has expressed the potentials for domain specific attributes incorporation in the testing process
planning. We concluded our study with the proven Potentials of Ontology Driven Information
System Development Lifecycle being utilized for IoT Application Testing. Hence, the work adds
to build the overall comprehension of Tests in IoT, as well as aiding the Development of Testing
Strategies for various IoT gadgets, applications, devices.
The rest of the paper is structured as follows. Section 2 describes summary of the literature
review. Section 3, elaborates the problem statement. Section 4 explains ontology engineering.
Section 5 defines ontology development. The validation is done in Section 6 while data analysis
and discussion are stated in Section 7. Section 8 is about the conclusion of our research and
provides horizons towards the future.

2 Literature Review
Ontology development, specifically for the domain of software testing in IoT, still has research
gap. However, the description of some ontological based IoT approaches is discussed in this
section.
To accomplish consistent software development, researchers like Meng et al. [8], Pinheiro
et al. [9], Wang et al. [10], Gyrard, et al. [11], Kim et al. [12], Bali et al. [13], Uskov et al. [14]
have shown that certain model families typically have some features which are considered better
than others. Bermudez-edo et al. proposed an ontology for the network of semantic sensors that
describe the main concepts of IoT data in heterogeneous platforms [15]. According to Voas et al.
there are three factors for software failure including, a failure is performed, a faulty internal
data state is created and the faulty state propagates and so resulting incorrect output [16]. These
failure factors can be avoided by applying an appropriate testing methodology for the product
or application. According to Geiger et al. automated testing frameworks are effective because
IoT-enabled devices have the ability to be self-diagnosed. It is important to note that automated
testing is a powerful in an IoT application, as it is applicable in all layers [17]. Furthermore,
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in the research by Murad et al. emphasize that there are several types of tests that can be
used in IoT. There has been a huge trend to shift data analytics from OLAP to Big Data
Architectures [18].
• Usability Testing: It is important to check the usability of system in IoT testing because
the perception varies from one user to another.
• Reliability and Scalability Testing: IoT testing can provide reliability and scalability in an
environment that involves simulating sensors using virtualization tools and technologies.
• Compatibility Testing: The IoT compatibility testing may provide configurations that can
be connected with various devices.
• Security Testing: It is important to control the users’ access in IoT environment, by defining
the user authentication and data privacy control.
Another study by Bernardino et al. proposed an ontology in performance testing domain.
The ontology was represented in the OWL (Web Ontology Language), developed in the editor
Protégé and following the methodology of Noy and McGuinness, being directed to assist testers
with test planning [19]. It was found, through the literature study, that testers faced problems
and difficulties which refer to the complexity between tests in IoT applications. The motivation
of this research is to help the professionals to carry out their testing activities in the domain of
IoT. It also concentrates that testers can adopt testing strategies driven by ontological model. It
is necessary to improve the quality of the processes, their steps to maintain good monitoring and
performance in IoT. Further, the software testing is essential for the correct functioning of IoT
and must be very well modeled and standardized.
The IoT applications of the consulted jobs use convenient ways for different products. The
problems are still existing in the development of testing strategies to carry out software testing in
IoT. The study carried out in this work did not identify standards, models or rules with regard
to tests on IoT applications. Thus, the objective of this work is to assist, through an ontology,
in the development of test strategies in IoT for various connecting devices. In addition, the tests
can be applied in a more standardized way by defining phases, strategies and context.

3 Ontology Engineering
Ontologies in software testing process deliver the common shared knowledge for under-
standing of concerned entities and their relationships with a rather simple and easy structure,
maintenance and updates [20]. This research has exploratory theme and our ontology is a domain
type, that developed in semi-formal languages. Ontology development 101 is the well-known
ontology engineering methodology. It consists of seven objective and simple steps of building
an ontology process [21]. Uschold and Gruninger emphasize on the importance of defining the
scope of ontology [22]. They also provide the list of significant competency questions to define
the domain scope of ontology.
These standardized questions also incorporate to enrich our research.
• What is the domain of ontology?
• What is the purpose of building this ontology?
• What kind of questions, ontology should answer?
• Who will use and maintain the ontology?
Tab. 1 presents the scope of determination for our ontology and view the answers to previous
questions. After defining ontology scope, we consider the method of ontology reuse that aims to
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identify whether it required or not. In assisting the construction of ontology, two ontologies have
been reused.

Table 1: Scope determination

Questions Answers
What is the domain of ontology? The ontology covers software testing applied in IoT.
What is the purpose of building this Provide a clear and more holistic view of testing
ontology? processes in IoT applications.
What kind of questions should the Ontology answers when and how to test the IoT.
ontology’s information answers?
Who will use and maintain The ontology’s users include software testers and
ontology? researchers. However, it is maintained by the author
of this research.

The most important step in ontology construction is terms enumeration, the concepts of terms
can be defined in primitive classes and defined classes. Classes serve to describe basic concepts
of a domain and represent the broadest concepts in a hierarchy. Next step is defining properties
that present the relationships between concepts as attributes. A property must have domain and
scope, so properties connect individuals from a domain to individuals of a scope [23]. Finally,
defining constraints that demonstrate a class of individuals according to the relationships of class
members.

4 Ontology Development
For the development of ontology, research was carried out in order to seek strategies and
techniques for testing in IoT applications. The construction of the proposed ontology is carried
out based on seven stages of methodology 101, justified and conceptualized in the previous topics.
Ontology is represented in English to increase its scope and follow the pattern adopted in reuse
ontologies. For the development, the Protégé tool was used and it is an open-source free software
with tools to build models and applications based on the areas of knowledge using ontologies.

4.1 Ontology Reuse Consideration

Fig. 1 presents proposed ontology by reusing two ontologies (Onto test and software test
ontology).

Figure 1: Structure of the 1st reuse ontology

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Firstly, OntoTest ontology that explores the different aspects involved in software testing
activity, defines a common vocabulary and assists in establishing reference architectures [24].
OntoTest is a software testing ontology that assists in the acquisition, organization, reuse and
sharing of knowledge about the area. Secondly, In Fig. 2 structure of second reuse ontology
the software testing ontology [25] is similar to OntoTest, but represents concepts: tester, context,
method, artifact, activity and environment.

Figure 2: Structure of the 2nd reuse ontology

Figure 3: Main classes

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4.2 List Classes (Concepts)

The terms of the ontologies start their construction, remembering that the terms presented
below and defined from the reuse ontologies. In the following Fig. 3 it is possible to see the terms
defined in the Protégé and Fig. 4 defining the test context class.

Figure 4: Text context class visualization

In Tab. 2, the definition of each class has been defined.

Table 2: Definition of concepts of ontology terms

Concept Definition
TestTester Represents a tester, who is responsible for performing the test
activities (TestActivity).
TestContext Represents the test step that will be applied to the product.
TestMethod It represents methods applicable in testing activities, which
may vary as to the techniques and approaches used.

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Table 2: Continued
Concept Definition
TestActivity Represents a test activity.
TestGoal It represents a reason or objective that justifies the execution
of a test step (TestContext).
TestArtifact It represents a test artifact or deliverable, that is, a work
product generated from the execution of a test activity
(TestActivity).
TestSystem It represents the target of a software test, that is, the system
under test.

4.3 Terms and Set Classes/Subclasses Enumeration

For each created term, their respective classes were defined according to the IoT testing
techniques and strategies. In this Fig. 5 the body of the ontology is created where the test actions
are defined.

Figure 5: Ontology structure (classes & subclasses)

4.4 Properties Setting and Instances Creation

Fig. 6 presents the properties and individuals defined in Protégé. In the case of this ontology,
the object property type was constructed. Consequently, in each of the properties, individuals from
a domain connected to individuals of a scope.
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Figure 6: Ontology object properties & ontology instances

Being an instance, the realization of a class, were then defined in each class of the proposed
ontology. For example, the TestActivity class aims to represent a test activity, with the result
that test cases (TestCases), test plans (TestPlan), test planning (TestPlanning) and test reports
(TestReport) must be generated to represent the instances.

4.5 Define Properties

In the Tab. 3, it is possible to view the properties defined in Protégé, as well as the definition
of each one. In the case of this ontology, the object property type was built.

Table 3: Properties definitions

Property Definitions
hasLincense Maps the tool licenses used in the tests.
hasTestCase Represents the test cases.
hasUseCase Represents the use cases to be tested.
hasTestStep It represents the test step being performed in each
application.
hasResponsible It contains the information of those responsible for the
execution of each test activity.
hasArtifact It is used to specify which deliverables each test activity can
generate.

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Table 3: Continued
Property Definitions
hasActivity Contains information about the test activities to be
performed in the IoT application.
hasGoal It contains information about the objectives that a software
test should have.
hasSystem Defines the operating system where the application under test
is hosted.
hasTool Indicates the test tools chosen for each type of software test.
hasApplication Contains information on which IoT application is being
tested.
hasMethod Defines the methods (techniques and approaches) used to
carry out the testing activities.
hasDataIntegrity It represents data integrity, that is, maintenance, guarantee of
data accuracy and consistency.
hasPerformance Maps the number of connected devices, the volume of data
propagation between devices.
hasCompatibility Represents software and hardware that is compatible with the
devices that are connected.
hasRisks Determines what risks can occur at each test step.
hasResources Ensures that there are resources to proceed with the test.
hasEnvironment Determines the environment in which the test will be
performed.
hasDocumentation Represents the documentation that the testing process must
contain.
hasTestPlan It contains the information of the test plan created.

4.6 Ontology Restrictions

It is necessary to define their respective restrictions whereas the object properties describe
the relationships between individuals. This is done through a class of individuals created by the
relationships in which they are supposed to participate.
The restrictions covered here are of the “Quantifier Restriction” type, with two available
quantifiers being: i) the existential quantifier (some) (∃), which define classes of individuals who
participate in one relationship (at least) through a specific feature with member individuals of
a certain class, ii) the universal quantifier (only) (∀), which define classes of individuals for a
particular property, only have relationships by that property member individuals of that class. The
definition of restrictions can made in three parts:
• The quantifier, which can be an “some” existential quantifier (∃) or a universal “only” (∀).
• A property, on which the constraint acts.
• A complement to the constraint (filler), which correspond to name class whose individuals
meet the constraint.
We have shown the constraints between classes in Fig. 7. For example, the constraint property
on the TestActivity class: hasArtifact; the type of constraint: “some” (existential constraint); the
mandatory complement of the restriction (Filler).
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Figure 7: Visualizes the constraints between the classes

The TestArtifact class; then there is hasArtifact property has some (TestArtifact) The
informed constraint is specifying that the test activity (TestActivity) has at least one test artifact
or deliverable TestArtifact, through the teamArtifact includes hasArtifact property.
Another example, the constraint property on the TestActivity class: hasGoal; the type of
restriction: “only” (universal restriction); the mandatory complement of the restriction (Filler).
The TestGoal class; Then there is: hasGoal only (TestGoal). The informed constraint is
specifying that a test activity (TestActivity) has only one objective TestGoal through the object
property hasGoal.

5 Validation
Protégé provides third-party Reasoner like HermiT and FaCT++ and others to validate the
ontologies [26]. Reasoner detects and finds inconsistencies or contradictions of ontologies structure
and data based on mathematical models [27]. It provides logical deductions based on inference
rules defined and specified in description logic and uses forward chaining or backward chaining
to perform inference [28]. Pellet Reasoner is used to validate our ontology model. Previously
researchers and ontology engineers use reasoner to validate their work [29–31]. It can be used in
unification with Jena and OWL APIs. Fig. 8 shows the validation of our ontology.

6 Data Analysis and Discussion

The technique for data analysis of this work was performed to determine the satisfaction
of ontology, whether it meets the necessary requirements referring to software testing, IoT and
ontology engineering. The proposed ontology was evaluated by specialists from the domain.
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For data collection, the experts were sent a questionnaire containing 15 questions to cover the
aspects of the ontological model with regard to the satisfaction of ontology. These are semi-open
questions with alternatives “Satisfies”, “Does not satisfy” and “other Option”, when choosing the
last option, the professional will have the opportunity to express themselves reporting questions or
suggestions. Along with the questionnaire, the ontology documentation is sent, so that it can be
evaluated. 15 questions were answered by experts, 8 of them obtained 87% satisfaction. In Tab. 4
below aims to demonstrate the opinion of the experts regarding the satisfaction of ontology.

Figure 8: Ontology validation using “Pellet” reasoner

Table 4: Ontology satisfaction

Subject Satisfies "Other option"
The types of test and test 100% N/A
activities are consistent with
what the professional performs.
The IoT testing techniques are 83.3% Other methods that can be applied in IoT projects
consistent with the experience that are not included in ontology were mentioned
of the specialist.
Ontology represents the correct 83.3% The specialist is not sure, as he needs a practical
approach to Software Testing. example
Ontology represents the correct 100% N/A
approach to the Internet of
Things.

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Table 4: Continued
Subject Satisfies "Other option"
The way in which IoT tests are 83.3% Again emphasized the need to apply test ontology
applied, are in accordance with in IoT equipment and products.
the knowledge of experts in the
fields.
Ontology can be useful for 100% N/A
testing IoT applications.
Ontology may be useful for 83.3% A work in which ontology is applied in practical
future work. examples.
Understanding the structure of 83.3% Within Usability Techniques, the Double
ontology. Equipment technique could be better described, the
text is confusing.
The structure of ontology is in 83.3% Professional does not have the necessary knowledge
accordance with the Ontology to answer this question.
Engineering.
The instances, constraints, and 100% N/A
properties of ontology are in
accordance with the expert’s
knowledge of the domains.
The understanding of the 100% N/A
proposed ontology is clear.
Open question for general N/A Technical suggestion to verify the extent of the
positions on ontology. connectivity surface; Property suggestion that
informs you if the system is upgradeable; Cost
concern in test teams; Praise for the ontology
proposal; Practical application interests of ontology
in an IoT software.

According to the percentage of ontology satisfaction and the comments of the experts men-
tioned in Tab. 4, it can be said that ontology can help in the development of a testing strategy
focused on the IoT. The choice of professionals participating in the research was due to the
experience in at least 5 years working with IoT. The same criterion of choice was used for software
testing and ontology engineering professionals.

7 Conclusion
IoT is a specialized domain of computer applications including embedded systems, communi-
cation, cloud, fog, edge services and data stores. These specialized information system architecture,
process flow and functionality are engineered and tested in their own way. The study here identi-
fied the research gap related to domain specific software engineering and more precisely the testing
phase for the IoT applications.
To ensure IoT application quality, this research proposed the ontological modelling technique
for test strategies development and consequent execution. The proposed testing methodology
has expressed the potentials for domain specific attributes incorporation in the testing process
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planning. The testing model’s consistency is verified through the reasoning software that can
highlight existing anomalies in test plans. The challenging part of the research is formal rep-
resentation of testing processes and the constraints among them. The identified prerequisite,
dependencies, overlapping tasks and synchronous behavior of complete test plan are the examples
of the constraints in the studied testing models. Furthermore, the proposed model is reviewed
through the domain experts with a high satisfaction rate (87%) observed via conducted survey. The
study concluded with the proven potentials of ontology driven information system development
lifecycle being used for IoT application testing. Thus, the work contributes to increase the general
understanding of tests in IoT, in addition to assisting in the development of testing strategies for
different IoT devices.
The presented testing model, can be generalized for any domain specific application testing
through domain concept definition and respective knowledgebase linking. The future work in this
research directions specific to IoT includes, the variety of tests plan development for individual
unit/component and integrated testing with the required span of knowledge sharing in the global
software engineering perspectives. In the case of possible studies and future studies in which the
research treated in this article can advance we can mention: Measure the cost with testers and
the impact of this cost with later support of a project in which the ontology proposal is applied
and to one that was not used ontology; Practical application of ontology methods to verify how
robust it is to test on IoT equipment and products; Improvement ontology in terms of techniques,
strategies and processes.

Acknowledgement: The authors extend their appreciation to King Saud University for funding
this work through Researchers Supporting Project number (RSP-2021/387), King Saud University,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Funding Statement: This work was supported by the King Saud University (in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia) through the Researcher Support Project Number (RSP-2021/387).

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to report regarding
the present study.

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