self-test program

noun

UK /ˌself ˈtest ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /ˌself ˈtest ˈproʊɡræm/

A self-test program is a computer program that checks if a machine or app is working right.

The computer runs a self-test program every time you turn it on.

SYNONYMS

diagnostic program self-check routine built-in test self-diagnostic tool

RELATED WORDS

diagnostics troubleshooting startup check system check error detection

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that lets a person test their own knowledge or skill.

The app includes a self-test program to help students practice for the exam.

3. A routine a device runs on itself to find problems before use.

The printer's self-test program printed a page to show the ink levels.

4. Software that checks its own code for errors.

The developer added a self-test program to catch bugs early.