Create a test definition

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title: Create a test definition
description: Create a test definition to define tests that can help troubleshoot a problem encountered by a particular type of service or product model. For example, use a speed test to troubleshoot the internet-related issues.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/telecom-media-technology/create-test-specification.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Setting up test definitions, Setting up test configuration records, Configure, Service Test Management, Telecommunications, Media, and Technology \(TMT\)]
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# Create a test definition

Create a test definition to define tests that can help troubleshoot a problem encountered by a particular type of service or product model. For example, use a speed test to troubleshoot the internet-related issues.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Service Test Management** > **Test Definitions** > **All**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    For more information about the fields, see [Service Test Definition form fields](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-media-technology/test-definition-fields.md).

4.  Select **Submit**.


## Result

The system creates a test definition record and sets its state to Draft. While the test definition is in the Draft state, you can edit it and its related records.

## What to do next

Define the values that the test captures. For more information, see [Define test measure definitions for a service test](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-media-technology/define-test-measure-spm.md).

**Related topics**  


[Test definitions in Service Test Management](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-media-technology/test-definition-stm.md)