4.2.2 Run Test Cycles (Automated & Manual Tests)

Once you have created cycles that cover your testing objectives, you begin executing the tests in the cycle. You perform manual tests using the test steps. Testing Tools executes automated tests for you. A test cycle is complete only when all tests-automatic and manual-have been run.

 With Manual Test Execution you follow the instructions in the test steps of each test. You use the application, enter input, compare the application output with the expected output, and log the results. For each test step you assign either pass or fail status.
 During Automated Test Execution you create a batch of tests and launch the entire batch at once. Testing Tools runs the tests one at a time. It then imports results, providing outcome summaries for each test.