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# Test Method

Define the techniques, procedures, or protocols used to conduct tests.

## Overview

The **Test Method** module allows you to define and manage test methods, which are used to categorize and describe how evidence is collected and evaluated.

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## How Settings Are Applied <a href="#how-settings-are-applied" id="how-settings-are-applied"></a>

Test methods defined in this module appear in the **Test Method(s)** dropdown of the [**Create Evidence**](/interfacing-help-files/auditors/managing-internal-audits-apps/managing-testing/test-evidence-management.md#create-evidence) form.

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## Defining & Managing Test Methods

Follow these steps to create, edit, and maintain test methods:

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### Defining Test Methods

Click **Add** to create a new test method. A new row will appear in the grid.

* **Active:** Select to make the option visible in the **Test Method(s)** dropdown. Leave unselected to hide it.
* **Test Method:** Enter a descriptive name or title for the test method.

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If needed, provide translations in the supported languages:

* **English (default)**
* **French**
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### Managing Test Methods

Once a test method is defined, the following actions are available:

* **Edit:** Click directly in a grid cell to modify its contents.
* **Delete** ( <i class="fa-trash-can">:trash-can:</i> ): Click to remove a test method.

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Confirm deletion by clicking **Save Changes** or clicking outside the grid. To cancel, click **Discard Changes** or **Undo** ( <i class="fa-rotate-left">:rotate-left:</i> ).
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### Saving & Discarding Changes <a href="#saving-and-discarding-changes" id="saving-and-discarding-changes"></a>

* [**Save Changes:**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] Click to apply modifications.
* **Discard Changes:** Click to revert any unsaved modifications.

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## See Also

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