CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 251

The administrative team granted approval for the development of a dashboard. This dashboard was deployed straight to production. Which of the following should have occurred first?

Answer options

• A. Proof of concept
• B. Load testing
• C. End-user testing
• D. Data acquisition

Correct answer: C

Explanation

End-user testing is essential to ensure that the dashboard meets the needs and expectations of its intended users, which should be conducted before deployment. Options A, B, and D are important steps, but they do not directly validate the user experience and functionality from the end-user perspective, which is critical before going live.