ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 4 Question 55 Discussion

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Question #: 55
Topic #: 4

A regression test suite consist of 500 test cases which are all executed manually. The business case for a pilot project is based on the adoption of test automation using a commercial tool that will reduce the execution time by a factor of 90% for 100% of the tests in the regression test suite. The pilot project lasted one month ( as planned) and you are currently its results. At the end of the pilot project, 40% of the regression tests have been automated and their execution time has been reduce by 60%.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in this scenario?

AThe duration of the pilot project was too short --it should last unit the success factors are achieved

BThe target defined for the business case is too accurate --it should not be measureable

CThe project selected for the pilot is too critical --if should not be too critical or too trivial

DThe target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic

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by Dottie at Jul 11, 2025, 12:43 AM

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Albina

3 months ago

Wait, how can they expect 90% reduction with just 40% automated?

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Nenita

3 months ago

60% time reduction is still impressive though!

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Rolande

3 months ago

The pilot project only automated 40% of tests.

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Mona

4 months ago

Maybe the project was rushed, but results are still valuable.

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Mary

4 months ago

I think the target was way too ambitious!

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Timothy

4 months ago

From what I studied, it seems like the target defined for the business case was indeed difficult to achieve, so option D might be the right choice.

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James

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether the project being too critical is a valid point. I thought we learned that it should be balanced, but I can’t recall the specifics.

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Leatha

4 months ago

I think we practiced a question about setting realistic targets, and it seems like the 90% reduction was overly ambitious given the results.

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Broderick

5 months ago

I remember discussing how pilot projects should have clear success criteria, but I’m not sure if the duration was really the issue here.

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Shaun

5 months ago

I think the best approach is to consider the overall feasibility of the target based on the pilot project results. The question is asking which statement is true, so I'll need to weigh the options carefully.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

The key here is to focus on the actual results of the pilot project. If only 40% of the tests were automated and the execution time was reduced by 60%, then the target may not be achievable.

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Audry

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording around the "success factors." I'll need to re-read that part carefully to make sure I'm interpreting it correctly.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

The target reduction of 90% execution time seems quite ambitious. I'll need to carefully analyze the results of the pilot project to determine if that's a realistic goal.

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Marsha

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details before answering.

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Marget

7 months ago

Haha, the business case sounds like it was written by a salesman trying to impress the client. 90% reduction in execution time? That's like promising a Ferrari for the price of a bicycle!

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Portia

6 months ago

I know, right? It does sound too good to be true.

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Theola

6 months ago

B: I agree, it's important to set realistic targets in business cases.

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Alonzo

6 months ago

A: Yeah, that does sound too good to be true.

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Onita

8 months ago

Selecting a critical project for the pilot is a bold move, but I think it's a good strategy to show the real impact of test automation. As long as the team is capable, it could pay off big time.

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Aleshia

8 months ago

It should be realistic and achievable.

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Melinda

8 months ago

I agree, the target defined in the business case is too accurate and specific. It should have been more realistic and flexible, like 'significantly reduce execution time' instead of a specific 90% target.

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Mona

6 months ago

D: Agreed, being too specific can lead to unrealistic expectations.

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Kattie

6 months ago

C: Maybe they should have focused on just reducing time significantly.

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Corrie

6 months ago

B: Yeah, it's hard to hit such a specific goal.

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Lea

6 months ago

A: The target should have been more realistic and flexible.

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Joye

8 months ago

The pilot project duration of one month seems a bit short to fully automate 100% of the regression tests. The 60% reduction in execution time for the 40% automated tests is a good start, but the target of 90% reduction seems too ambitious.

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