tractatus/tests/unit/BoundaryEnforcer.test.js
TheFlow e8cc023a05 test: add comprehensive unit test suite for Tractatus governance services
Implemented comprehensive unit test coverage for all 5 core governance services:

1. InstructionPersistenceClassifier.test.js (51 tests)
   - Quadrant classification (STR/OPS/TAC/SYS/STO)
   - Persistence level calculation
   - Verification requirements
   - Temporal scope detection
   - Explicitness measurement
   - 27027 failure mode prevention
   - Metadata preservation
   - Edge cases and consistency

2. CrossReferenceValidator.test.js (39 tests)
   - 27027 failure mode prevention (critical)
   - Conflict detection between actions and instructions
   - Relevance calculation and prioritization
   - Conflict severity levels (CRITICAL/WARNING/MINOR)
   - Parameter extraction from actions/instructions
   - Lookback window management
   - Complex multi-parameter scenarios

3. BoundaryEnforcer.test.js (39 tests)
   - Tractatus 12.1-12.7 boundary enforcement
   - VALUES, WISDOM, AGENCY, PURPOSE boundaries
   - Human judgment requirements
   - Multi-boundary violation detection
   - Safe AI operations (allowed vs restricted)
   - Context-aware enforcement
   - Audit trail generation

4. ContextPressureMonitor.test.js (32 tests)
   - Token usage pressure detection
   - Conversation length monitoring
   - Task complexity analysis
   - Error frequency tracking
   - Pressure level calculation (NORMAL→DANGEROUS)
   - Recommendations by pressure level
   - 27027 incident correlation
   - Pressure history and trends

5. MetacognitiveVerifier.test.js (31 tests)
   - Alignment verification (action vs reasoning)
   - Coherence checking (internal consistency)
   - Completeness verification
   - Safety assessment and risk levels
   - Alternative consideration
   - Confidence calculation
   - Pressure-adjusted verification
   - 27027 failure mode prevention

Total: 192 tests (30 currently passing)

Test Status:
- Tests define expected API for all governance services
- 30/192 tests passing with current service implementations
- Failing tests identify missing methods (getStats, reset, etc.)
- Comprehensive test coverage guides future development
- All tests use correct singleton pattern for service instances

Next Steps:
- Implement missing service methods (getStats, reset, etc.)
- Align service return structures with test expectations
- Add integration tests for governance middleware
- Achieve >80% test pass rate

The test suite provides a world-class specification for the Tractatus
governance framework and ensures AI safety guarantees are testable.

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2025-10-07 01:11:21 +13:00

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/**
* Unit Tests for BoundaryEnforcer
* Tests Tractatus philosophical boundaries (12.1-12.7) enforcement
*/
const enforcer = require('../../src/services/BoundaryEnforcer.service');
describe('BoundaryEnforcer', () => {
beforeEach(() => {
// Enforcer is a singleton instance
});
describe('Tractatus 12.1 - Values Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for values decisions', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'values_change',
description: 'Change privacy policy to prioritize convenience',
domain: 'values'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('VALUES');
expect(result.tractatus_section).toBe('12.1');
expect(result.reason).toContain('Values cannot be automated');
});
test('should block AI from making values trade-offs', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'trade_off',
description: 'Trade user privacy for performance',
involves_values: true
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
});
test('should allow AI to verify alignment with existing values', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'verify_alignment',
description: 'Check if action aligns with privacy values',
domain: 'verification'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(false);
});
});
describe('Tractatus 12.2 - Innovation Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for novel architectural decisions', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'architecture',
description: 'Propose entirely new approach to authentication',
novelty: 'high',
domain: 'innovation'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('INNOVATION');
});
test('should allow AI to facilitate innovation within approved patterns', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'optimization',
description: 'Optimize existing authentication flow',
novelty: 'low'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Tractatus 12.3 - Wisdom Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for strategic direction changes', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'strategic_direction',
description: 'Shift product focus to new market segment',
domain: 'wisdom'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('WISDOM');
expect(result.tractatus_section).toBe('12.3');
});
test('should allow AI to support wisdom with data analysis', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'data_analysis',
description: 'Analyze market trends to inform strategy',
domain: 'support'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Tractatus 12.4 - Purpose Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for defining project purpose', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'define_purpose',
description: 'Define the core mission of the project',
domain: 'purpose'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('PURPOSE');
});
test('should allow AI to preserve existing purpose in implementations', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'implementation',
description: 'Implement feature according to stated purpose',
domain: 'preservation'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Tractatus 12.5 - Meaning Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for determining significance', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'significance',
description: 'Decide what makes this project meaningful',
domain: 'meaning'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('MEANING');
});
test('should allow AI to recognize patterns related to meaning', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'pattern_recognition',
description: 'Identify user engagement patterns',
domain: 'recognition'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Tractatus 12.6 - Agency Boundary', () => {
test('should require human judgment for decisions affecting human agency', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'agency_affecting',
description: 'Automatically approve user requests',
domain: 'agency',
affects_human_choice: true
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('AGENCY');
expect(result.tractatus_section).toBe('12.6');
});
test('should allow AI to respect human agency through notification', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'notify',
description: 'Notify user of available options',
respects_agency: true
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Boundary Detection', () => {
test('should detect values-related keywords in decisions', () => {
const decision = {
description: 'Change our core values to prioritize speed'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('VALUES');
});
test('should detect wisdom-related keywords', () => {
const decision = {
description: 'Make strategic decision about company direction'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(['WISDOM', 'VALUES']).toContain(result.boundary);
});
test('should detect agency-affecting keywords', () => {
const decision = {
description: 'Remove user choice and automate approval'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBe('AGENCY');
});
});
describe('Multi-Boundary Violations', () => {
test('should detect when decision crosses multiple boundaries', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'major_change',
description: 'Redefine project purpose and change core values',
domain: ['purpose', 'values']
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.violated_boundaries.length).toBeGreaterThan(1);
});
test('should require most restrictive boundary when multiple apply', () => {
const decision = {
description: 'Strategic values decision affecting user agency'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.violated_boundaries.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
});
});
describe('Safe AI Operations', () => {
test('should allow technical implementation decisions', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'technical',
description: 'Optimize database query performance',
domain: 'system'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(false);
});
test('should allow code generation within approved patterns', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'code_generation',
description: 'Generate CRUD endpoints following existing patterns',
domain: 'system'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
test('should allow data analysis and recommendations', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'analysis',
description: 'Analyze logs and recommend optimizations',
domain: 'support'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
test('should allow documentation improvements', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'documentation',
description: 'Improve API documentation clarity',
domain: 'support'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Boundary Enforcement with Context', () => {
test('should consider user role in enforcement', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'values_change',
description: 'Update privacy policy',
domain: 'values'
};
const context = {
user_role: 'admin',
approval_status: 'approved'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision, context);
// Still requires human judgment, but context is noted
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.context).toBeDefined();
});
test('should escalate dangerous operations regardless of context', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'values_change',
description: 'Completely rewrite core values',
domain: 'values'
};
const context = {
pressure_level: 'CRITICAL'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision, context);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
expect(result.escalation_required).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Boundary Explanations', () => {
test('should provide clear explanation for VALUES boundary', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Change privacy settings'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.reason).toContain('Values cannot be automated');
expect(result.explanation).toBeDefined();
});
test('should provide Tractatus section reference', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'agency',
description: 'Remove user consent requirement'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.tractatus_section).toBe('12.6');
expect(result.principle).toContain('Agency cannot be simulated');
});
test('should suggest alternative approaches', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Automatically decide privacy policy'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.alternatives).toBeDefined();
expect(result.alternatives.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
});
});
describe('Edge Cases', () => {
test('should handle decisions with no clear boundary', () => {
const decision = {
type: 'routine',
description: 'Restart development server'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
expect(result.boundary).toBeNull();
});
test('should handle null or undefined decision gracefully', () => {
expect(() => {
enforcer.enforce(null);
}).not.toThrow();
const result = enforcer.enforce(null);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
});
test('should handle decision with empty description', () => {
const decision = {
description: ''
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result).toBeDefined();
});
});
describe('Pre-approved Exceptions', () => {
test('should allow pre-approved operations even if boundary-adjacent', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Verify compliance with stated values',
pre_approved: true
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
// Verification is allowed, modification is not
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
test('should not allow modifications under pre-approval', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Modify core values',
pre_approved: true
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(false);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Audit Trail', () => {
test('should create audit record for boundary violations', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Change security policy'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.audit_record).toBeDefined();
expect(result.audit_record.timestamp).toBeDefined();
expect(result.audit_record.boundary_violated).toBe('VALUES');
});
test('should track all enforcement decisions', () => {
enforcer.enforce({ type: 'test1' });
enforcer.enforce({ type: 'test2' });
const stats = enforcer.getStats();
expect(stats.total_enforcements).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(2);
});
});
describe('Integration with Classification', () => {
test('should respect STRATEGIC quadrant as potential boundary violation', () => {
const decision = {
classification: {
quadrant: 'STRATEGIC',
persistence: 'HIGH'
},
description: 'Define long-term project direction'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.human_required).toBe(true);
});
test('should allow SYSTEM and TACTICAL quadrants without boundary concerns', () => {
const decision = {
classification: {
quadrant: 'SYSTEM',
persistence: 'MEDIUM'
},
description: 'Optimize database indexes'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.allowed).toBe(true);
});
});
describe('Singleton Pattern', () => {
test('should export singleton instance with required methods', () => {
expect(typeof enforcer.enforce).toBe('function');
expect(typeof enforcer.getStats).toBe('function');
});
test('should maintain enforcement history across calls', () => {
const beforeCount = enforcer.getStats().total_enforcements;
enforcer.enforce({ type: 'test' });
const afterCount = enforcer.getStats().total_enforcements;
expect(afterCount).toBe(beforeCount + 1);
});
});
describe('Statistics Tracking', () => {
test('should track enforcement statistics', () => {
const stats = enforcer.getStats();
expect(stats).toHaveProperty('total_enforcements');
expect(stats).toHaveProperty('boundaries_violated');
expect(stats).toHaveProperty('human_required_count');
});
test('should track violations by boundary type', () => {
enforcer.enforce({ domain: 'values', description: 'test1' });
enforcer.enforce({ domain: 'agency', description: 'test2' });
const stats = enforcer.getStats();
expect(stats.by_boundary).toHaveProperty('VALUES');
expect(stats.by_boundary).toHaveProperty('AGENCY');
});
test('should increment enforcement count after enforce()', () => {
const before = enforcer.getStats().total_enforcements;
enforcer.enforce({ type: 'test' });
const after = enforcer.getStats().total_enforcements;
expect(after).toBe(before + 1);
});
});
describe('Safe Escalation Paths', () => {
test('should provide escalation path for blocked decisions', () => {
const decision = {
domain: 'values',
description: 'Redefine privacy policy',
urgency: 'high'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.escalation_path).toBeDefined();
expect(result.escalation_path).toContain('human approval');
});
test('should suggest deferred execution for strategic decisions', () => {
const decision = {
classification: { quadrant: 'STRATEGIC' },
description: 'Major architectural change'
};
const result = enforcer.enforce(decision);
expect(result.suggested_action).toContain('defer');
});
});
});