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CISA Practice Question: Is developing a critical application using an…
An organization is developing a critical application using an agile methodology. The project sponsor demands frequent deliveries but the development team is concerned about insufficient testing. Which of the following BEST mitigates this risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose Option B (increase manual testing) because they equate 'more testing' with 'better quality,' failing to recognize that manual testing cannot keep pace with agile's rapid delivery cycles and that automation is the only scalable solution to integrate testing into every iteration.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Implement continuous integration and automated testing
Continuous integration (CI) and automated testing enable frequent, reliable code integration and immediate feedback on defects, directly addressing the tension between rapid delivery and insufficient testing. Automated tests run on every commit, catching regressions early without manual overhead, which is essential for agile sprints where manual testing alone cannot scale to match delivery velocity.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Deploy with known defects and fix them in the next sprint
Why it's wrong here
This approach increases operational risk and may not be acceptable for critical applications.
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Increase manual testing effort at the end of each sprint
Why it's wrong here
Manual testing may not be scalable for frequent releases and could cause bottlenecks.
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Extend the release cycle to allow more time for testing
Why it's wrong here
This goes against the sponsor's demand for frequent deliveries and may not address the root cause.
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Implement continuous integration and automated testing
Why this is correct
CI and automated testing enable fast feedback and maintain quality, supporting frequent releases.
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