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 ** Continous random number generator test
-No operator callbacks have been implemented
+These tests are mandatory for the FIPS 140-2 mode of
-at any point within the power-up self-tests. These
-tests are mandatory for the FIPS 140-2 mode of
 operation.
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-For fatal error conditions CKR_DEVICE_ERROR
+The cryptographic module has only one Error state, which is entered when any self-test fails. The error code <code>CKR_DEVICE_ERROR</code> returned by cryptographic functions indicates that the module is in the Error state. For the fatal error condition <code>CKR_DEVICE_ERROR</code>,
-and CKR_HOST_MEMORY the only way to clear
+the only way to clear
-the condition is to reboot the module. Upon
+the condition is to shut down and restart the module. Upon
-restart the power-up tests shall be
+restart the power-up tests will be
-initiated automatically and does not require
+initiated automatically and do not require
 operator intervention.
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