diff --git a/tests/test_exam_templates.py b/tests/test_exam_templates.py
index 346108c..01421c6 100644
--- a/tests/test_exam_templates.py
+++ b/tests/test_exam_templates.py
@@ -214,6 +214,9 @@ def test_get_template_source_pdf_from_uploaded_file(monkeypatch):
     }
     client, _ = make_client(store=store)
     monkeypatch.setattr(templates_mod, "StorageAdmin", _FakeStorageAdmin)
+    # The download resolves the files row via service role (sidesteps the broken cabinet_memberships
+    # RLS recursion) — mock it to the same fake store, like the upload test does.
+    monkeypatch.setattr(templates_mod, "SupabaseServiceRoleClient", lambda: _FakeServiceRoleClient(store))
     resp = client.get("/api/exam/templates/t1/source-pdf")
     assert resp.status_code == 200
     assert resp.headers["content-type"].startswith("application/pdf")