the functional tester plug - in extracts information from a data base to enhance automated testing tools to accommodate changes to the computer environment and so that a simulation can be fully executed even if an exception occurs . the ftp accesses the test script and static data store created by a developer using the automated testing tool , wherein the test script and static data store indicate a first resource to be tested at a verification point and a first expected result . the ftp identifies the first resource used by the test script at a first verification point and accesses the data base . the ftp identifies the status and configuration of the first resource in the data base . the ftp calculates an optimal expected result based on any changes in the status and configuration of the first resource .