The System Scan (身体検査 (システムスキャン) Shintai Kensa (Shisutemu Sukyan)?, lit. "Physical Examination") is a regular city-wide testing event in Academy City to determine the power levels of the espers participating in it, and is part of the Power Curriculum Program. Each esper is given a different type of test depending on their power. The test then determines how powerful their ability is, how much control they have over it, and how easily it would grow.