SHOEBOX PureTest supports three testing modes. Automated mode runs the Modified Hughson-Westlake protocol without examiner intervention — the employee responds to tones by dragging an on-screen disc to the heard or not-heard position. This is the standard mode for efficient throughput in occupational programs where many employees are tested on the same day.
SHOEBOX PureTest supports three testing modes. Automated mode runs the Modified Hughson-Westlake protocol without examiner intervention — the employee responds to tones by dragging an on-screen disc to the heard or not-heard position. This is the standard mode for efficient throughput in occupational programs where many employees are tested on the same day. Assisted mode allows the test examiner to guide a respondent who has difficulty with the automated interface — the examiner controls tone presentation while the employee responds. Manual mode gives a CAOHC-certified conservationist full examiner control over tone presentation and threshold determination, consistent with traditional audiometric technique. The appropriate mode depends on the employee population and the examiner’s qualifications.
