Can push notifications be tested on a device using a production provisioning profile and ssl certificate?

After configuring an app to use push notifications with a development provisioning profile and ssl certificate, it is time to switch to production mode so the app can be submitted to the app store.

Can the registered devices associated with a developer program membership receive push notifications if signed with a production provisioning profile and ssl certificate before being on the app store?
Can push notifications be tested on a device using a production provisioning profile and ssl certificate?
 
 
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