BCS Exam TAE Topic 6 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TAE exam

Question #: 43
Topic #: 6

Consider A TAS for testing a desktop application via its GUI. All the test cases of the automated test suite contain the same identical sequences of steps at the beginning (to create the necessary objects when doing a preliminary configuration of the test environment and at the end (to remove everything created --specifically for the test itself during the preliminary configuration of the test environment). All automated test cases use the same set of assertion functions from a shared library, for verifying the values in the GUI fields ( e.g text boxes).

What is the BEST recommendation for improving the TAS?

AImplementing keywords with higher level of granularity

BImproving the architecture of the application in order to improve its testability

CAdopting a set of standard verification methods for use by all automated tests

DImplementing standard setup and teardown functions at test case level

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Suggested Answer: A

by Dortha at Jun 03, 2024, 09:26 PM

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Cassi

4 months ago

The question mentions that the tests use the same assertion functions, so Option C seems like a good choice too. Standardizing the verification methods could make the tests more robust and reliable.

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Galen

3 months ago

D) Implementing standard setup and teardown functions at test case level

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Rosio

3 months ago

C) Adopting a set of standard verification methods for use by all automated tests

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Angelo

3 months ago

B) Improving the architecture of the application in order to improve its testability

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Denise

4 months ago

A) Implementing keywords with higher level of granularity

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Vallie

4 months ago

Haha, I bet the test suite is a mess if they're using the same setup and teardown functions for every test case. Option D is definitely the way to go!

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Izetta

4 months ago

I agree with Alfred. Improving the application's testability by modifying the architecture could also be a viable solution, especially if the GUI is tightly coupled with the underlying logic.

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Alfred

5 months ago

I'm not sure about that. Implementing keywords with higher granularity could also be a good option, as it might make the tests more modular and easier to update.

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Zack

3 months ago

B) Improving the architecture of the application in order to improve its testability

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Theron

4 months ago

A) Implementing keywords with higher level of granularity

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Dylan

5 months ago

Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Standardizing the setup and teardown functions will make the tests more maintainable and easier to understand.

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