TESTING

1. an examination of the quality and integrity of some product or thing often done by subjecting it to normal or abnormal stress or usage. 2. giving people a series of questions to fill out, the answers to which will determine such things as IQ, leadership potential, aptitude, etc.

The action of administering personality, IQ, aptitude and leadership tests to pcs and personnel. Testing is usually done on a pc before starting and after completing a major auditing action, to see if proper results were obtained. In the case of personnel, testing is done to determine suitability for hiring, promotion, etc.