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title: "Blocked Tests"
slug: "what-are-blocked-tests"
updated: 2022-01-03T18:03:40Z
published: 2022-01-03T18:03:40Z
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# Blocked Tests

Tests may appear as **Blocked**if one or more of the following applies -

1. The cycle is in the ‘Execution’ stage, and no step is “[Ready to Test,](/v1/docs/when-are-steps-ready-to-test)” and the test status is not “Passed,” and if there are “Failed” steps, all of them have no open [defects](/v1/docs/all-about-defect-management).
2. The cycle is in the ‘Execution‘ stage, and no step is “Ready to test,” and test status is not “Passed,” and the test has a failed step with an open defect that remains in open status for longer than one week.
3. The cycle is in the ‘Execution’ stage, and there is at least one “ready to test” step, and all the “ready to test” steps are not assigned to a tester.
4. The test has no [steps](/v1/docs/how-to-add-a-step).
5. For a Unit Test:  The test has an open code correction.

## Related

- [Resolving Defects](/how-to-resolve-a-defect.md)