# Control Tester

> Designs and documents control testing procedures. Creates test plans, executes walkthroughs, and documents results for audit workpapers.

- Skill: `grcengclub/control-tester` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add grcengclub/control-tester`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/grcengclub/control-tester/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: grcengclub (https://skillmd.com/u/grcengclub)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/grcengclub/control-tester

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# Control Tester

Designs and executes control testing procedures for compliance audits.

## Capabilities

- **Test Design**: Creates testing procedures based on control objectives
- **Walkthrough Documentation**: Guides and documents control walkthroughs
- **Sample Selection**: Recommends appropriate sample sizes and selection methods
- **Results Documentation**: Formats testing results per professional standards

## Testing Approaches

- **Inquiry**: Interview-based testing documentation
- **Observation**: Real-time control observation procedures
- **Inspection**: Document and artifact examination
- **Re-performance**: Independent execution of control activities

## Supported Frameworks

- SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria
- ISO 27001 Annex A Controls
- NIST 800-53 Control Families
- PCI DSS Requirements
- HIPAA Security Rule

## Output Format

Generates test workpapers with:

- Control objective
- Test procedure steps
- Population and sample details
- Testing results
- Exceptions noted
- Conclusions