Testing mods on unidentified weapons

yes, I did use the search button. Does anyone know if you can equip weapons/shields/focuses to see what their mods are? i.e. would the fortitude mod on an unidentified shield raise my health if I equip the shield before identifying it?
Thanks for the help

Yes you may. There's a topic buried in the Riverside Inn on this, I'll see if I can dig it up for your viewing pleasure

And it's Savio FTW!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...highlight=vamp
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