---
title: Execute a test scan
description: Execute a test scan to verify if the check works as expected. The test scan enables you to test a single check instead of a full scan by selecting a single check and selecting Test Check on the Check form.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-administration/instance-scan/hs-execute-test-scan.html
release: australia
product: Instance Scan
classification: instance-scan
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Executing a scan, Using Instance Scan, Instance Scan, Maintain and monitor, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
---

# Execute a test scan

Execute a test scan to verify if the check works as expected. The test scan enables you to test a single check instead of a full scan by selecting a single check and selecting **Test Check** on the Check form.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Instance Scan** > **Checks**.

    A list of checks appears.

2.  Open the check record you want to test from the list.

3.  To start the test, select **Test Check**.

    The status of the scan appears in the progress tracker. The **Findings**module in the application navigator shows the number of records found from running the check test.


**Parent Topic:**[Executing a scan](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-administration/instance-scan/hs-execute-scans.md)

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