diff --git a/backend/tests/core/test_version.py b/backend/tests/core/test_version.py
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+++ b/backend/tests/core/test_version.py
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+from app.core.version import APP_NAME, APP_VERSION
+
+
+def test_app_name_constant() -> None:
+    assert APP_NAME == "mission-control"
+
+
+def test_app_version_semver_format() -> None:
+    parts = APP_VERSION.split(".")
+    assert len(parts) == 3
+    assert all(part.isdigit() for part in parts)