kontrollersitest

Kontrollersitest is a term used primarily in Nordic quality assurance and systems engineering to describe a type of testing that focuses on control mechanisms within a system. The aim is to verify that control elements—such as input validation, access control, process controls, safety interlocks, and regulatory or policy controls—function correctly under both normal and adverse conditions, and to ensure that appropriate responses occur when controls fail.

The concept encompasses testing of control paths and logic, as well as verification of related artifacts such as audit trails and exception handling. Kontrollersitest is applicable to software systems with complex control flows, embedded control systems in industrial automation, and governance or financial processes where robust controls are essential. It often complements functional testing by concentrating on how the system regulates its behavior rather than solely on the produced outputs.

Methodologically, kontrollersitest involves defining clear control objectives, designing test cases that exercise control paths (including boundary and negative scenarios), performing fault injection or resilience testing to probe fail-safes, and assessing the adequacy of controls under simulated disturbances. It may include security-focused checks such as authorization and authentication tests, as well as evaluations of monitoring, alerting, and audit capabilities.

Outcomes of kontrollersitest typically include evidence of control reliability, identification of gaps or weak points in control design, and concrete recommendations for strengthening controls and improving documentation. The practice is not governed by a single international standard; it is often aligned with broader quality assurance, risk management, and security frameworks (for example ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001) and adapted to sector-specific regulations.

See also: quality assurance, control testing, test case, audit, control system.