diff --git a/backend/src/__tests__/app.test.js b/backend/src/__tests__/app.test.js
index 42a5847..c6a784d 100644
--- a/backend/src/__tests__/app.test.js
+++ b/backend/src/__tests__/app.test.js
@@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ describe('Backend API Tests', () => {
       expect(timestamp.getTime()).not.toBeNaN();
     });
 
-    it('should return development environment in test mode', async () => {
+    it('should return test environment in test mode', async () => {
       const response = await request(app)
         .get('/api/health')
         .expect(200);
 
-      expect(response.body.environment).toBe('development');
+      expect(response.body.environment).toBe('test');
     });
   });