Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1333

The PRIMARY benefit of automating application testing is to:

Answer options

• A. reduce the time to review code
• B. provide test consistency
• C. replace all manual test processes
• D. provide more flexibility

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The primary benefit of automating application testing is to provide test consistency, which ensures that tests are executed in the same manner each time, reducing the risk of human error. While reducing review time and offering flexibility are advantages, they are not the main focus of automation. Replacing all manual processes is not feasible or ideal, as some testing scenarios still require human intervention.