1. A product that provides a test executive system for controlling a test upon a device under test that is distinct and separate from said test executive system, said product comprising: instructions for directing a processing unit to: receive a signal that an event in a testing procedure occurs; retrieve testing information responsive to said signal, said testing information comprising directions for a user of said test executive system to perform an action required to continue said test; display said testing information; receive an input; and process said input responsive to receiving said input; and a media readable by said processing unit that stores said instructions.