An auditor is examining the 'User Acceptance Testing' (UAT) phase of a software implementation. Who is the MOST appropriate party to sign off on UAT results?

Answer options:

The lead developer.

The project manager.

The quality assurance (QA) team.

The business process owner / end users.

How to approach this question

UAT = User Acceptance. Therefore, the User must sign off.

Full Answer

D.The business process owner / end users.✓ Correct

User Acceptance Testing is the final phase where the business users verify that the system meets their requirements and supports business processes. The sign-off must come from the business side, not IT.

Common mistakes

Thinking QA (IT) signs off on UAT.

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