theorem proving

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Theorem proving is presented in the evidence as part of a formal-methods workflow for high-assurance certification. In a microprocessor test-generation case study, theorem proving is associated with Isabelle/HOL models, formal proofs, formal verification of specifications, and model-based testing via HOL-TestGen.

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In the provided evidence, theorem proving appears as a technical area connected to formal verification, certification, and model-based test generation. The cited case study on microprocessor test-program generation lists "theorem proving" among its keywords and describes a workflow based on formal models and formal proofs in Isabelle/HOL. The work uses those models to synthesize conformance test programs for real hardware, connecting proof-oriented artifacts with executable testing activity.

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Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case-Study ← uses 95% 1e

The paper uses theorem proving as part of its methodology, leveraging Isabelle/HOL proofs.

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Isabelle/HOL uses_formal_proofs_in The evidence states that the case study was built on an existing model developed in Isabelle/HOL and that the test generation approach benefits from existing models and formal proofs in Isabelle/HOL.

HOL-TestGen integrates_with_model_based_testing The evidence describes HOL-TestGen as a model-based testing environment and an extension of Isabelle/HOL used in the case study.

test program generation applied_with The evidence presents a case study that uses a formal microprocessor model to generate test programs and lists theorem proving among the keywords.

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[1] The evidence lists theorem proving as a keyword in a case study on test program generation for a microprocessor. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[2] Higher certification levels involve formal methods and combined test-and-proof activities across software and hardware components. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[3] Reaching Common Criteria EAL 7 requires formal verification of properties on the specification and thorough testing of the implementation. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[4] The case study used an existing model developed in Isabelle/HOL together with an operating system. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[5] HOL-TestGen is described as a model-based testing environment and an extension of Isabelle/HOL. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[6] Processor models were used to synthesize test programs that were run against real hardware in the loop. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study

[7] The test-case generation approach directly benefits from existing models and formal proofs in Isabelle/HOL. Test Program Generation for a Microprocessor: A Case Study