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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?
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Why each option matters
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After system testing and before deployment
UAT is performed after system testing is complete and before deployment to ensure the system meets user requirements.
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After deployment
Why it's wrong here
Deployment occurs after UAT.
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After coding but before unit testing
Why it's wrong here
Unit testing comes first.
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After system testing and before deployment
Why this is correct
This is the correct sequence in waterfall.
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During the requirements phase
Why it's wrong here
UAT requires a working system.
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