"Continuous monitoring" in automated testing means:

1. _Real-time monitoring_: Automated tests monitor system performance in real-time.

2. _Proactive issue detection_: Automated tests detect potential issues before they become incidents.

3. _Instant alerts and notifications_: Automated tests trigger alerts and notifications when issues arise.

4. _Continuous improvement_: Automated tests enable continuous refinement of system reliability and availability.

5. _Trend analysis and forecasting_: Automated tests analyze performance trends and forecast potential issues.

6. _Automated fault detection_: Automated tests automatically detect faults and errors.

7. _Root cause analysis_: Automated tests help identify the root cause of issues.

8. _Minimized downtime_: Automated tests help minimize system downtime and outages.

Continuous monitoring in automated testing ensures systems are constantly evaluated, enabling swift detection and resolution of issues, and optimizing reliability and availability.