Which of the following is the BEST source of evidence to determine whether a new system meets expected requirements?

The correct answer is A. User acceptance testing (UAT). User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the best evidence that a system meets expected requirements because it involves actual end users validating the system against real-world business needs. Business requirement documentation (B) defines what was asked for, not whether it was deliver

Submitted by emma.c· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

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AUser acceptance testing (UAT)
BBusiness requirement documentation
CChange requests
DFeasibility studies

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A
94% (15)
D
6% (1)

Explanation

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the best evidence that a system meets expected requirements because it involves actual end users validating the system against real-world business needs. Business requirement documentation (B) defines what was asked for, not whether it was delivered. Change requests (C) document modifications. Feasibility studies (D) are pre-project assessments. UAT is the direct, empirical confirmation that requirements were met.

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