A Cause and Effect Test verifies that specified input conditions produce the correct system responses, as defined in a cause-and-effect matrix. Commonly applied to fire, life-safety and control systems, it confirms that each trigger, such as a smoke detection or alarm, initiates the intended outputs like shutdowns, dampers or notifications, validating integrated control behavior.
Category: Commissioning & Testing · Subcategory: Reliability Testing · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.