Version 5.6 - Test Listing

This page provides a listing of all the tests that are available in the different component schemas. Deprecated tests are lined through.

AIX

(4 Tests)

interim_fix_test	The intirm fix test is used to check information associated with different interim or emergency fixes installed on the system. The information being tested is based off the emgr -l -u VUID command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an interim_fix_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fileset_test	The fileset test is used to check information associated with different filesets installed on the system. The information used by this test is modeled after the /usr/bin/lslpp -l command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fix_test	The fix test is used to check information associated with different fixes installed on the system. The information being tested is based off the /usr/sbin/instfix -iavk command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an fix_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
oslevel_test	The oslevel test reveals information about the release and maintenance level of AIX operating system. This information can be retrieved by the /usr/bin/oslevel -r command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an oslevel_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

Apache

(2 Tests)

httpd_test

The httpd test is used to check the version of an installed httpd binary. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an httpd_test and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

version_test

The version test is used to check the version of Apache installed system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

CatOS

(4 Tests)

line_test	The line_test is used to check the properties of specific output lines from a SHOW command, such as show running-config. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a line_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
module_test	The module test reveals module information in Cisco Catalyst switches. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a module_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. The module_test is based off the SHOW MODULE command. Having a separate module_test, as opposed to a general command_test, enables running an evaluation based on OVAL without having interactive command access to the device.
version55_test	The version55_test is used to check the version of the Cisco CatOS operating system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. The required information of version55_test can be got via a SHOW VERSION command. The separated version55_test enables an evaluation based on OVAL without having interactive command access to the device.
version_test	The version test is used to check the version of the Cisco CatOS operating system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. The required information of version_test can be got via a SHOW VERSION command. The separated version_test enables an evaluation based on OVAL without having interactive command access to the device.

ESX

(3 Tests)

patch56_test	The patch56_test reveals the installation status of a specific patch or patches in VMware ESX Server. This information can be retrieved by the "esxupdate query" command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a patch56_object and the optional state element referencing a patch56_state specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. Note that different from previous versions, ESX Server 3.0.3 and ESX Server 3.5 use the following patch naming convention: {ProductName}{VersionNumber}-{BundleID}-{Classification}{SupportLevel}. Please refer to http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_35/esx_3/r35/vi3_35_25_esxupdate.pdf for more detailed information.
patch_test	The patch test reveals the installation status of a specific patch in the VMware ESX server. This information can be retrieved by the "esxupdate query \| grep ESX-xxxxxxx" command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a patch_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
version_test	The version test reveals information about the release and build version of the VMware ESX server. This information can be retrieved by the "vmware -v" command or by checking the /proc/vmware/version file. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

FreeBSD

(1 Tests)

portinfo_test

The port info test is used to check the properties of a component of a FreeBSD system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an portinfo_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

HP-UX

(5 Tests)

getconf_test	From /usr/bin/getconf. See getconf manpage for specific fields
patch53_test	From /usr/sbin/swlist -l patch PHxx_yyyyy. See swlist manpage for specific fields
patch_test	From /usr/sbin/swlist -l patch PHxx_yyyyy. See swlist manpage for specific fields
swlist_test	Output of /usr/sbin/swlist command. Note: A quick way to check for the installation of a specific fileset is to use the command 'swlist -a version -l fileset filesetname'. See manpage for swlist for explanation of additional command options.
trusted_test	This test allows for analysis of account settings in trusted HP-UX installations

Independent

(11 Tests)

family_test	The family_test element is used to check the family a certain system belongs to. This test basically allows the high level system types (window, unix, ios, etc.) to be tested. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a family_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
filemd5_test	The file md5 test is used to check the md5 associated with a specified file. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a filemd5_object and the optional state element specifies the md5 to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
filehash_test	The file hash test is used to check the hashes associated with a specified file. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a filehash_object and the optional state element specifies the different hashes to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
environmentvariable_test	The environmentvariable_test element is used to check an environment variable found on the system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a environmentvariable_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
ldap_test	The LDAP test is used to check information about specific entries in an LDAP directory. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an ldap_object and the optional state element, ldap_state, specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
sql_test	The sql test is used to check information stored in a database. It is often teh case that applications store configuration settings in a database as opposed to a file. This test has been designed to enable those settings to be tested. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a wmi_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
textfilecontent54_test	The textfilecontent54_test element is used to check the contents of a text file (aka a configuration file) by looking at individual blocks of text. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a textfilecontent54_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
textfilecontent_test	The textfilecontent_test element is used to check the contents of a text file (aka a configuration file) by looking at individual lines. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a textfilecontent_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
unknown_test	An unknown test acts as a placeholder for tests whose implementation is unknown. Any information that is known about the test should be held in the notes child element that is available through the extension of the abstract test element. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. Note that for an unknown test, the required check attribute that is part of the extended TestType should be ignored during evaluation and hence can be set to any valid value.
variable_test	The variable test allows the value of a variable to be compared to a defined value. As an example one might use this test to validate that a variable being passed in from an external source falls within a specified range. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a variable_object and the optional state element specifies the value to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
xmlfilecontent_test	The xmlfilecontent_test element is used to explore the contents of an xml file. This test allows specific pieces of an xml document specified using xpath to be tested. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a xmlfilecontent_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

IOS

(7 Tests)

global_test	The global test is used to check for the existence of a particular line in the ios config file under the global context. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a global_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
interface_test
line_test	The line test is used to check the properties of specific output lines from a SHOW command, such as show running-config. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a line_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
snmp_test	Tests if lines under the global context associated with snmp that have a specifiec access list or cmmunity name.
tclsh_test	The tclsh test is used to check tclsh information of the IOS operating system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a tclsh_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
version55_test	The version55_test is used to check the version of the IOS operating system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
version_test	The version test is used to check the version of the IOS operating system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

LINUX

(4 Tests)

dpkginfo_test	The dpkginfo test is used to check information for a given DPKG package. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a dpkginfo_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
inetlisteningservers_test	The inet listening servers test is used to check what applications are listening on the network. It is generally using the parsed output of running the command netstat -tuwlnpe with root privilege. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetlisteningservers_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
rpminfo_test	The rpm info test is used to check the RPM header information for a given RPM package. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a rpminfo_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
slackwarepkginfo_test	The slackware package info test is used to check information associated with a given Slackware package. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a slackwarepkginfo_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

MacOS

(4 Tests)

accountinfo_test	User account information (username, uid, gid, etc.) See netinfo(5) for field information, niutil(1) for retrieving it. We may need/want to add in data elements for things like authentication_authority, generateduid, mcx_settings (restricted account settings).
inetlisteningservers_test	This test's purpose is generally used to check if a program is listening on the network, either for a new connections or as part of an ongoing connection. It is generally speaking the parsed output of running the command netstat -tuwlnpe with root privilege.
nvram_test	This test pulls data from the 'nvram -p' output.
pwpolicy_test	This test pulls data from the 'pwpolicy -getpolicy' output. The actual values get stored under /var/db/netinfo/local.nidb/ in a Store.# file. Is this test actually needed, or can the text file content test be used instead?

PixOS

(2 Tests)

line_test

The line_test is used to check the properties of specific output lines from a SHOW command, such as SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a line_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

version_test

The version test is used to check the version of the PIX operating system. It is based off of the SHOW VERSION command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a version_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

SharePoint

(15 Tests)

spwebapplication_test	The spwebapplication test is used to check the properties or permission settings of a SharePoint web application. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a spwebapplication_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
spgroup_test	The spgroup test is used to check the group properties for site collections. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an spwebapplication_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
spweb_test	The spweb test is used to check the properties for site collections. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an spwebapplication_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
splist_test	The splist test is used to check the properties of lists associated with a SharePoint site or site collection. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an splist_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
spantivirussettings_test	The spantivirussettings test is used to check the settings for antivirus software associated with a SharePoint deployment.
spsiteadministration_test	The spsiteadministration test is used to check the properties of a site. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an spwebapplication_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
spsite_test	The spsite test is used to check the properties of a site. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an spwebapplication_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
spcrawlrule_test	The spcrawlrule test is used to check the configuration or rules associated with the SharePoint system's built-in indexer and the sites or documents that will be indexed.
spjobdefinition_test	The spjobdefinition test is used to check the status of the various properties associated with scheduled jobs in the SharePoint system.
bestbet_test	The bestbet test is used to get all the best bets associated with a site.
infopolicycoll_test	The policycoll test is used to get all the Information Policies associated with a site.
spdiagnosticsservice_test	The spdiagnosticsservice test is used to check the diagnostic properties associated with a Sharepoint system.
spdiagnosticslevel_test	The spdiagnosticslevel_test is used to check the status of the logging features associated with a Sharepoint deployment.
sppolicyfeature_test	The sppolicyfeature test enables one to check the attributes associated with policies and policy features on the Sharepoint deployment.
sppolicy_test	The sppolicy test enables one to check the attributes of the policies associated with a particular URL Zone in a Sharepoint system.

Solaris

(5 Tests)

isainfo_test	The isainfo test reveals information about the instruction set architectures. This information can be retrieved by the isainfo command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an isainfo_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. The isainfo_test was originally developed by Robert L. Hollis at ThreatGuard, Inc. Many thanks for their support of the OVAL project.
package_test	The package test is used to check information associated with different packages installed on the system. The information used by this test is modeled after the /usr/bin/pkginfo command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
patch54_test	The patch test is used to check information associated with different patches installed on the system. The information being tested is based off the /usr/bin/showrev -p command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
patch_test	The patch test is used to check information associated with different patches installed on the system. The information being tested is based off the /usr/bin/showrev -p command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
smf_test	The smf_test is used to check service management facility controlled services including traditional unix rc level start/kill scrips and inetd daemon services. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a smf_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

UNIX

(10 Tests)

file_test	The file test is used to check metadata associated with UNIX files, of the sort returned by either an ls command, stat command or stat() system call. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a file_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
inetd_test	The inetd test is used to check information associated with different Internet services. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
interface_test	The interface test enumerates various attributes about the interfaces on a system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an interface_object and the optional state element specifies the interface information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
password_test	/etc/passwd. See passwd(4). The password test is used to check metadata associated with the UNIX password file, of the sort returned by the passwd command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a password_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
process_test	The process test is used to check information found in the UNIX processes. It is equivalent to parsing the output of the ps command. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a process_object and the optional state element specifies the process information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
runlevel_test	The runlevel test is used to check information about which runlevel specified service are scheduled to exist at. For more information see the output generated by a chkconfig --list. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a runlevel_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
sccs_test
shadow_test	The shadow test is used to check information from the /etc/shadow file for a specific user. This file contains a user's password, but also their password aging and lockout information. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an shadow_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
uname_test	The uname test reveals information about the hardware the machine is running on. This information is the parsed equivalent of uname -a. For example: "Linux quark 2.6.5-7.108-default #1 Wed Aug 25 13:34:40 UTC 2004 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux" or "Darwin TestHost 7.7.0 Darwin Kernel Version 7.7.0: Sun Nov 7 16:06:51 PST 2004; root:xnu/xnu-517.9.5.obj~1/RELEASE_PPC Power Macintosh powerpc". It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a uname_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
xinetd_test	The xinetd test is used to check information associated with different Internet services. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an inetd_object and the optional state element specifies the information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.

Windows

(34 Tests)

accesstoken_test	The access token test is used to check the properties of a Windows access token as well as individual privileges and rights associated with it. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an accesstoken_object and the optional state element specifies the data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
activedirectory_test	The active directory test is used to check information about specific entries in active directory. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an activedirectory_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
auditeventpolicy_test	The audit event policy test is used to check different types of events the system should audit. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a auditeventpolicy_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
auditeventpolicysubcategories_test	The audit event policy subcategories test is used to check different types of events the system should audit. These subcategories are new for Windows Vista. The test extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a auditeventpolicy_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
file_test	The file test is used to check metadata associated with Windows files. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a file_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fileauditedpermissions53_test	The file audit permissions test is used to check the audit permissions associated with Windows files. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a fileauditedpermissions_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fileauditedpermissions_test	The file audited permissions test is used to check the audit permissions associated with Windows files. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a fileauditedpermissions_object, and the optional state element references a fileauditedpermissions_state that specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fileeffectiverights53_test	The file effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows files. Note that the trustee's effective access rights are the access rights that the ACL grants to the trustee or to any groups of which the trustee is a member. The fileeffectiverights53_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a fileeffectiverights53_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
fileeffectiverights_test	The file effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows files. Note that the trustee's effective access rights are the access rights that the ACL grants to the trustee or to any groups of which the trustee is a member. The fileeffectiverights_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a fileeffectiverights_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
group_test	The group_test allows the different users that belong to specific groups (identified by name) to be tested. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a group_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
group_sid_test	The group_sid_test allows the different users that belong to specific groups (identified by SID) to be tested. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a group_sid_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
interface_test	The interface test enumerate various attributes about the interfaces on a system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references an interface_object and the optional state element specifies the interface information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
lockoutpolicy_test	The lockout policy test enumerates various attributes associated with lockout information for users and global groups in the security database. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a lockoutpolicy_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
metabase_test	The metabase test is used to check information found in the Windows metabase. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a metabase_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
passwordpolicy_test	The password policy test is used to check specific policy associated with passwords. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a passwordpolicy_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. NOTE: This information is stored in the SAM or Active Directory but is encrypted or hidden so the registry_test and activedirectory_test are of no use. If this can be figured out, then the password_policy test is not needed.
port_test	The port test is used to check information about the available ports on a Windows system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a port_object and the optional state element specifies the port information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
printereffectiverights_test	The printer effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows printers. The printereffectiverights_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a printereffectiverights_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
process_test	The process test is used to check information found in the Windows processes. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a process_object and the optional state element specifies the process information to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
registry_test	The registry test is used to check metadata associated with Windows registry key. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a registry_object and the optional state element specifies the registry data to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
regkeyauditedpermissions53_test	The registry key audited permissions test is used to check the audit permissions associated with Windows registry keys. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a regkeyauditedpermissions53_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
regkeyauditedpermissions_test	The registry key audited permissions test is used to check the audit permissions associated with Windows registry keys. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a regkeyauditedpermissions_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
regkeyeffectiverights53_test	The registry key effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows files. Note that the trustee's effective access rights are the access rights that the ACL grants to the trustee or to any groups of which the trustee is a member. The regkeyeffectiverights53_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a regkeyeffectiverights53_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
regkeyeffectiverights_test	The registry key effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows files. Note that the trustee's effective access rights are the access rights that the ACL grants to the trustee or to any groups of which the trustee is a member. The regkeyeffectiverights_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a regkeyeffectiverights_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
serviceeffectiverights_test	The service effective rights test is used to check the effective rights associated with Windows services. Note that the trustee's effective access rights are the access rights that the ACL grants to the trustee or to any groups of which the trustee is a member. The serviceeffectiverights_test element extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a serviceeffectiverights_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
sharedresource_test	The shared resource test is used to check properties associated with any shared resource on the system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a sid_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
sid_test	The sid test is used to check properties associated with the specified sid. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a sid_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
sid_sid_test	The sid_sid_test is used to check properties associated with the specified sid. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a sid_sid_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. Note that this sid_sid test was added in version 5.4 as a temporary fix. There is a need within the community to identify things like users and groups by both the name and the sid. For version 6 of OVAL, work is underway for a better solution to the problem, but for now, a second test was added to satisfy the need.
uac_test	The user access control test is used to check setting related to User Access Control within Windows. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a uaac_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
user_test	The user test is used to check information about Windows users. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a user_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
user_sid55_test	The user_sid55_test is used to check information about Windows users. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a user_sid55_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
user_sid_test	The user_sid_test is used to check information about Windows users. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a user_sid_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
volume_test	The volume test is used to check information about different storage volumes found on a Windows system. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a volume_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
wmi_test	The wmi test is used to check information accessed by WMI. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a wmi_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType.
wuaupdatesearcher_test	The wuaupdatesearcher_test is used to evaluate patch level in a Windows environment utilizing the WUA (Windows Update Agent) interface. It is based on the Search method of the IUpdateSearcher interface found in the WUA API. It extends the standard TestType as defined in the oval-definitions-schema and one should refer to the TestType description for more information. The required object element references a wmi_object and the optional state element specifies the metadata to check. The evaluation of the test is guided by the check attribute that is inherited from the TestType. Note that WUA can work off of many different sources including WSUS, update.microsoft.com, and a local cab file. The content source is specific to a given system evaluating a wuaupdatesearcher_test and thus is not defined by this test. The tool being used for evaluation should determine what content source is best for the system being assessed and then evaluate this test based on that selection.