# Selecting Tests With `priorStatus`

Tests can be selected for a test run based on their prior test status. Use the `priorStatus` command to run tests based on their results from a previous test run:

> jtharness ... [initial-set-up commands] ... `-priorStatus fail,error` ... [task-command] ...

See About the Command-Line Examples for a description of the use of > jtharness in the example.

The status-arguments that can be used are pass, fail, error, and notRun. If you use more than one argument, each argument must be separated by a comma.

When creating a command string to specify the prior test status, include the commands in the following sequence:

1. Set up a configuration.
2. Specify the prior test status (`priorStatus` status-arguments).
3. Include a Task Command such as `runtests` (optional).

See Command-Line Overview for a detailed description of the command-line structure.

## Detailed Example of `priorStatus` Command

In the following example, myconfig`.jti` represents a configuration file name that might exist on your system.

Command Options Format Example:

> jtharness `-config` myconfig`.jti` `-priorStatus fail,error -runtests`

See Formatting a Command for descriptions and examples of other command formats that you can use.

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