Test Modes

Test methods are taken as a concept from the Evaluation And Report Language (EARL). It defines three modes:

• Automatic
• Semiautomatic
• Manual

Automatic

As defined in EARL

Where the test was carried out automatically by the software tool and without any human intervention.

Semiauto

As defined in EARL

Where the test was partially carried out by software tools, but where human input or judgment was still required to decide or help decide the outcome of the test.

Manual

As defined in EARL

Where the test was carried out automatically by the software tool and without any human intervention.