What is the Built-in-Test (BITE)?

• A. A diagnostic tool external to the equipment
• B. Equipment provides an extensive amount of status information to the operator
• C. A system that automatically repairs faults
• D. A network protocol for testing devices

Answer: (B)

Built-In-Test is an internal self-check that runs within the equipment to monitor its health and operational status. It continuously validates major subsystems and, when something is off, reports detailed status and fault information to the operator. This capability lets you quickly assess readiness and identify issues without external test gear. It does not refer to an external diagnostic tool, nor does it automatically repair faults, nor is it a network protocol.