---
title: "Why are my tests showing up as 'AT' in the traceability module?"
description: "In your traceability matrix, tests showing up with an \"AT\" abbreviation indicate automated tests that are recognized by Ketryx and directly linked to requirements or specifications, as opposed to a test case."
category: "Frequently Asked Questions"
section: "Test Management"
keywords: ["showing", "module tests", "automated tests", "traceability module", "test cases", "tests recognized", "link automated", "linked requirements"]
source_url: "https://support.ketryx.com/hc/en-us/articles/36221006322061-Why-are-my-tests-showing-up-as-AT-in-the-traceability-module"
last_reviewed: 2026-06-11
---

# Why are my tests showing up as 'AT' in the traceability module?

> **In short:** In your traceability matrix, tests showing up with an "AT" abbreviation indicate automated tests that are recognized by Ketryx and directly linked to requirements or specifications, as opposed to a test case.

In your traceability matrix, tests showing up with an "AT" abbreviation indicate automated tests that are recognized by Ketryx and directly linked to requirements or specifications, as opposed to a test case.

![Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 2.56.21 PM.png](https://support.ketryx.com/hc/article_attachments/36221006314637)

If you want these automated tests to appear as part of your verification or validation tests (rather than as standalone AT items), you will need to create the appropriate test cases and link the automated tests to those test cases.

More details on reporting and associating automated tests can be found in [Ketryx Documentation.](https://docs.ketryx.com/manuals/man-06-test-management)

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