US Patent 7921343 Testing system, testing system control method, and test apparatus

A testing system including a plurality of test applying portions that operate a test device for outputting an output signal; a plurality of testing portions that test the output signal of the test device; and a switch portion that switches the output signal between the test applying portions and the testing portions. The testing portions each have a test information portion that outputs test item information which includes a test capability of the testing portion, and have a test performing portion which is selected under the test item information that receives the output signal from the test applying portion through the switch portion, and performs a test under a designated test item.