Steps for analyzing the inputs and outputs

Perform the following steps:
  1. Compare the input and the output. For example, if a device model number is wrong in an IOS report, compare it to the model number specified on the in the IODF.
  2. Compare the output received to examples of the output shown in the user's guide for the request.
  3. Check the call, command, macro, or statement used to request the output. Make sure that all fields contain desired values.
  4. Match your findings to the following:
    • For missing data set output, check the macro, command, or statement used to request the output. Make sure that the missing output was supposed to be received.
    • For an incorrect or incomplete message, match the message received to the message in the book with its explanation.
    • For incorrect return and reason codes, match the codes to the expected codes. Make sure that the code received and the code in the book are the same type: both hexadecimal or both decimal.