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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
Which of the following is the BEST control to ensure that user acceptance testing (UAT) is effective?
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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UAT testers are from the business and use realistic data
UAT should be performed by actual end users using real data to validate business 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.
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UAT scripts are written by developers
Why it's wrong here
Developers may have bias; business users should define UAT scenarios.
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UAT is performed after deployment
Why it's wrong here
UAT should be done before deployment to identify issues.
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UAT testers are from the business and use realistic data
Why this is correct
This ensures the system meets business needs.
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UAT is conducted by the quality assurance team
Why it's wrong here
QA team performs system testing, not UAT.
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