The direct answer
Tests should be recognizable and confined to an agreed environment or window. Unannounced tests can waste staff time and pollute reporting.
What to check
Document who approved the test, what destination it uses and how records will be identified. Check that automated suites cannot accidentally use production delivery.
What to do next
Use mocks or test destinations for routine checks. Run a limited real delivery test only when authorized, then record the result without treating it as a genuine business lead.
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