As a part of the family of IEEE ABBET TM standards, this guide facilitates an understanding of the relationships of IEEE ABBET 1226-1993 and its component standards, as well as the relationship of an ABBET implementation with the design, production, support, and operational environments with which it may be used. ABBET stands for "A Broad Based Environment for Test" standard. It is a family for test-related standards integrated into an information exchange framework.