Understand Step Duration Calculations in Scenario Editor

Use this article to choose and interpret AIQ step-duration metrics such as DOM Complete, Server Response Complete, Full Page Loaded, Script Time, Ajax Time, and Next Step Ready.

Validation workflow

1. Select the timing option that matches the question being answered: browser timing, user-perceived step time, or SPA readiness.
2. Compare AIQ output with browser performance timing only for browser-provided metrics.
3. Document the selected timing option when sharing reports so reviewers interpret duration values correctly.

Last updated: September 29, 2026