Fix #236, correct uninitialized variable warnings

[jphickey]

Describe the contribution Corrects the initialization for 3 unit test cases

Fixes #236

Testing performed Build and run tests

Expected behavior changes Now builds cleanly, no warnings

System(s) tested on Debian

Contributor Info - All information REQUIRED for consideration of pull request Joseph Hickey, Vantage Systems, Inc.

[jphickey]

Reviewed at 2023-03-15 CCB, approved