self test
Definition
Automatic test(s) performed by a device (such as a computer or printer) upon itself when switched on, to detect any malfunction, a missing component, or a change in its configuration. In case of a problem, the device displays an error message to indicate what has happened and (in some cases) what the user must do to rectify it. Also called auto test or self check.
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self test is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security subject.
self test appears in the definitions of the following terms: self check, auto test and basic input output system (BIOS)
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