A quick guide to running Associated Tests on a Control Check
What is an Associated Test?
- Associated tests are run to validate whether the underlying processes and procedures that ensure compliance with various frameworks/standards are being followed.
- The status of a Check is determined by the status of its Associated Tests.
- These tests can be manual or automated.
How do I run a Test?
Associated Tests are found on the Control Check
1. Automated tests
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As the name suggests, an automated test is run automatically and follows predefined criteria to Pass or Fail.
Automated tests cover most Checks that validate the status of functions managed within the Adoptech portal, as well as an increasing range of external SaaS integrations.
Take a look at this help guide for more information on running automated tests.
2. Manual tests
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Manual tests are used where there is no automated test. Manual tests require a user to manually attest that the tests in place are compliant.
To run a manual test:
- Click on each Associated test to open the RHS window
- Select a Category (this is )
- Review the default frequency to run the test. The default is annual but there will be checks that need to be run more frequently eg monthly or quarterly
- Next due date is updated by changing the Frequency and/or by running a review. Reminders and alerts to run the Test are triggered based on the Next due date.
- Click on Run Review
- Mark the test as Passed or Failed, add a comment and optionally upload evidence (this is required for SOC2).
The Check status is automatically updated