What is a go/no-go test?

• A. A test to measure energy consumption.
• B. A test to determine team readiness.
• C. A test to calibrate sensors.
• D. A simple assessment to decide if a subsystem is ready for integration or testing.

Answer: (D)

A go/no-go test is a quick, binary assessment that decides whether a subsystem is ready to move forward into integration or more formal testing. It uses clear, minimum criteria—if the subsystem meets them, you get a go to proceed; if not, you get a no-go and address the issues first. This helps prevent larger integration problems by catching basic readiness issues early, such as proper interfaces, timing, and safety constraints.

It’s not about energy consumption, team readiness, or sensor calibration in general. Those areas might be part of broader testing, but a go/no-go decision specifically determines if the subsystem can be integrated or subjected to further testing.