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CGRC · Question #337

One of the main objectives of testing is to avoid ______________ of normal operations. Response:

The correct answer is A. Disruption. A key objective of various types of testing, particularly in IT environments, is to prevent any disruption to normal operations.

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Question

One of the main objectives of testing is to avoid ______________ of normal operations. Response:

Options

  • ADisruption
  • BDefend
  • COrderliness
  • DStand still

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    89% (34)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A key objective of various types of testing, particularly in IT environments, is to prevent any disruption to normal operations.

ADisruptionCorrect

A primary objective of careful and well-planned testing, especially in live or production environments, is to avoid any negative impact or disruption to ongoing normal operations. Uncontrolled testing can lead to system downtime, data corruption, or service unavailability.

BDefend

"Defend" is a proactive security measure, not an objective of testing related to operational continuity.

COrderliness

"Orderliness" describes a state of being, not an adverse outcome that testing aims to avoid.

DStand still

"Stand still" implies a halt in operations, which is a form of disruption, but "disruption" is a more comprehensive term for unintended negative impacts during testing.

Concept tested: Objectives of IT system testing

Topics

#Testing objectives#Operational impact#Security testing#Control assessment

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