This invention relates to an apparatus and an associated method that tests
the response of a computer component. The apparatus includes a modeler, a
tester, and a test generator. The modeler provides a model of the
computer component object behavior. The tester provides stimulus values
to be applied to the computer component object. The test generator
converts the model of the computer component object behavior and the
stimulus values into test script. The test script can be executed by an
automated test executor.