The Response SLA assertion checks whether the response arrives within the specific time limit.
A response SLA is not the same as a connection timeout. It works in the following way:
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First, ReadyAPI downloads the response.
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Then, after the download finishes, it compares the response time against the SLA.
| Tip: | The connection timeout is used to terminate test step execution when the server doesn't respond in a certain time frame. If the connection times out, the test step is considered failed. You can set the connection timeout in the Timeout property of a test step, or globally in  Preferences > HTTP > Socket timeout (ms). |
Availability
This assertion is available in multiple ReadyAPI applications. Depending on the application, it validates the following data:
| In application | Checks | To learn more |
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| Functional tests | The response. | See Working With Assertions in Functional Tests. |
| Security tests | The response. | See Security Assertions. |
Create an assertion
Follow these steps:
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Open a test step.
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Click Add assertion.
In the New Assertions dialog, search for the Response SLA assertion or select it manually in the SLA category.
Follow these steps:
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Open a security test.
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Click Response Assertion next to any scan.
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Click
in the Assertions panel
In the New Assertions dialog, search for the Response SLA assertion or select it manually in the SLA category.
Setting up properties
To set up the Response SLA assertion, specify the maximum expected response time:
