QA Fundamentals · Junior · Question 45 of 75
Why should test data be prepared deliberately?
- 1Tests need known data to give repeatable, meaningful results
- 2Production data is always the best choice for testing
- 3Test data is only needed for performance testing
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Correct answer: Tests need known data to give repeatable, meaningful results
Explanation
Tests that depend on whatever is in the database become flaky. Prepared data covers edge cases (empty, long, special characters) and avoids leaking real personal data.