Test Data Approach Audit Checklist Form
Assess how test data is sourced, prepared, protected, refreshed, and used in your processes.
Test Data Sourcing Methods
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Synthetic data generation
Masked production data
Third-party data providers
Manual data creation
Other
Rate the effectiveness of your test data preparation process.
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Not effective
1
2
3
4
Highly effective
5
1 is Not effective, 5 is Highly effective
How is test data protected?
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Data masking/anonymization
Access controls
Encryption at rest
Encryption in transit
Other
How frequently is test data refreshed?
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Daily
Weekly
Monthly
On demand
Rarely/never
Rate the adequacy of test data usage documentation.
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Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent
Who is responsible for test data management?
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Are there any known issues with current test data practices?
Data quality problems
Insufficient coverage
Data privacy risks
Refresh delays
Other
Briefly describe any improvements needed for test data management.
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