# Run JMeter Scripts as Functional Tests in AIQ **Last reviewed:** September 25, 2026 Use this article when a JMeter script is being executed in AIQ for functional validation rather than load generation. ## What changed in this article - Clarified that functional JMeter runs should validate behavior, assertions, and transaction success, not virtual-user scalability. - Added guidance to keep datasets small and expected results explicit. - Separated functional execution from performance execution so teams do not interpret functional results as load-test evidence. ## Validation workflow 1. Import or select the JMeter script and confirm assertions are present. 2. Run with a controlled user count and data set appropriate for functional validation. 3. Review output, assertions, and results before promoting the script to performance testing. **Review note:** Reduced ambiguity between functional JMeter execution and performance JMeter execution. --- Last updated: September 25, 2026 If you have feedback on this topic, contact .