iSQI Exam CTAL-TM_Syll2012 Topic 2 Question 76 Discussion

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Topic #: 2

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In your organization the following tools of the same vendor are currently in use. a requirements management tool, a test management tool and a bug tracking tool.

You are the Test Manager.

You are currently evaluating a test automation tool of the same vendor (to complete the vendor's tool suite) against an interesting open-source test automation tool under the GNU GPL (General Public License).

There are no initial costs associated to that open-source tool.

Which of the following statements associated to the selection of the open-source tool is correct in this scenario?

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AThe open-source tool can be modified but only if the community of developers of that tool gives you the formal permission to modify it

BThere are no initial costs for the open-source tool but you should carefully consider the costs associated to the integration with the existing tools and also evaluate the recurring costs

CThere are no initial costs for the open-source tool because open-source tools are usually lowquality, while vendor tools have always a better quality than the corresponding open-source tools

DThe open-source tool can be modified but it can't be distributed further in any way

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Paris

6 days ago

The open-source tool is free as in 'free speech', not as in 'free beer'. Better bring your wallet for those integration costs!

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Bonita

8 days ago

C) is just plain wrong. Open-source doesn't mean low-quality, and vendor tools aren't always superior.

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Caprice

13 days ago

A) is not correct. The GPL allows for modification as long as you distribute the modified source code.

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Kayleigh

29 days ago

I also believe option B is the right choice. We can't overlook the potential hidden costs.

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Julianna

1 months ago

I agree with Artie. It's important to evaluate all costs associated with the open-source tool.

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Kattie

1 months ago

B) makes the most sense. There may be no initial costs, but the integration and maintenance costs need to be considered carefully.

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Ilda

3 days ago

B) I agree, it's important to consider all the costs involved in integrating a new tool

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Frederic

5 days ago

A) The open-source tool can be modified but only if the community of developers of that tool gives you the formal permission to modify it

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Amie

6 days ago

True, it really depends on the specific tool and how well it fits with our existing tools.

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Ezekiel

9 days ago

That's a good point. Open-source tools can sometimes be just as good as vendor tools.

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Von

13 days ago

But what about the quality of the open-source tool compared to the vendor tool?

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Julie

14 days ago

I agree, B) makes the most sense. Integration and maintenance costs can add up.

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Lenny

22 days ago

B) There are no initial costs for the open-source tool but you should carefully consider the costs associated to the integration with the existing tools and also evaluate the recurring costs

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Artie

1 months ago

I think option B is correct. We need to consider the integration and recurring costs.

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