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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

In a waterfall SDLC, when should user acceptance testing (UAT) typically occur?

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

After system testing and before deployment

UAT is performed after system testing is complete and before deployment to ensure the system meets user requirements.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • After deployment

    Why it's wrong here

    Deployment occurs after UAT.

  • After coding but before unit testing

    Why it's wrong here

    Unit testing comes first.

  • After system testing and before deployment

    Why this is correct

    This is the correct sequence in waterfall.

  • During the requirements phase

    Why it's wrong here

    UAT requires a working system.

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