The invention(s) relates to a low cost compliance test system and method that includes a processor, a plurality of end points, a chipset capable of facilitating communication between the processor and the plurality of end points, and a switch capable of switching between the plurality of endpoints. The switch is capable of intercepting data packets and creating error conditions in selected data packets responsive to the intercepting. And the switch is capable of transmitting the selected data packets and monitoring a response to the selected data packets to determine whether the tested device complies or otherwise operates in accordance with a standard.