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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
Which TWO of the following are typical controls in the testing phase of the SDLC? (Select two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Security testing (DAST/pen test)
UAT ensures user acceptance, and security testing (e.g., DAST) identifies vulnerabilities before deployment.
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Rollback plan testing
Why it's wrong here
Rollback testing is part of deployment phase.
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Code reviews
Why it's wrong here
Code reviews occur in development phase.
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Security testing (DAST/pen test)
Why this is correct
Security testing is part of testing phase.
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Threat modeling
Why it's wrong here
Threat modeling is a design phase activity.
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User acceptance testing (UAT)
Why this is correct
UAT is a key control in testing phase.
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