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# Audit Test Template Creation

# Create a test template {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Test templates allow audit managers to quickly create many test plans using much of
the same testing criteria.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_audit.admin, sn_audit.manager, or sn_audit.user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAuditAudit TestingTest Templates.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | Unique identification number. |
   | Duration | Duration of the test. |
   | Short description | A brief and general description of the test template. |
   | Design Test\* ||
   | Design expectations | Expectations of how a control is designed. |
   | Design assessment procedures | Document how to assess if a control is designed effectively. |
   | Operation Test\* ||
   | Operation expectations | Expectations of how a control operates. |
   | Operation assessment procedures | Document how to assess if a control is operating effectively |
   [Table 1. Test template form]

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4. Click Submit.

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