diff --git a/test/fips-and-base.cnf b/test/fips-and-base.cnf
index 494e96a87e..f233f83062 100644
--- a/test/fips-and-base.cnf
+++ b/test/fips-and-base.cnf
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ config_diagnostics = 1
 
 [openssl_init]
 providers = provider_sect
+# You MUST uncomment the following line to operate in a FIPS approved manner,
+# It is commented out here purely for testing purposes.
+#alg_section = evp_properties
+
+[evp_properties]
+default_properties = "fips=yes"
 
 [provider_sect]
 fips = fips_sect