Question

During implementation of a new order-management system, the project team applied an emergency patch to fix a defect discovered in the pricing module just before go-live. The IS auditor is reviewing the test approach used before deploying the patch. Which testing activity is MOST important for the team to perform before releasing the patched system to production?

Accepted Answer

Regression testing to confirm that the patch did not adversely affect previously working functionality

Answer

Unit testing of only the corrected pricing module code

Answer

Stress testing to confirm the system handles peak transaction volumes

Answer

User acceptance testing signoff from the pricing department only