ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 4 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 4

The Test Automation Manager has asked you to provide a solution for collecting metrics from the TAS that measures code coverage every time the automated regression test pack is run. The metrics must be trend based to ensure that the scope of the regression test pack continues to reflect enhancements made to the SUT - coverage must not drop and should ideally increase. The solution must be as automated as possible to avoid unnecessary manual overheads and errors.

Which of the following approaches would BEST meet these requirements?

ATest automation cannot measure code coverage for the SUT, only the code for the automation tools and scripts. The automated test cases would need to be run manually with a code coverage and reporting tool running in the background.

BThe automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run and add the figure to a new row in a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet. You would then present the spreadsheet to stakeholders so they could look for changes in coverage.

CThe automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run, export the data to a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that automatically updates a trend analysis bar chart for you to distribute to stakeholders.

DThe automated testware would record the pass/fail rate of each regression test case, export the data to a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that automatically updates a trend analysis success rate bar chart and emails it to stakeholders.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Dahlia at Sep 14, 2024, 06:46 PM

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Holley

1 months ago

I prefer option B. Recording overall code coverage for each run and presenting it in a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet seems simple and effective.

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Daisy

1 months ago

I agree with Jovita. Option C sounds like the most efficient and automated solution for measuring code coverage.

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2 months ago

I agree with Troy. Option C looks like the most efficient and effective solution to meet the requirements.

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Candra

26 days ago

I agree, option C would provide the trend analysis needed without manual effort.

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Dalene

29 days ago

Yeah, option C seems like it would automate the process well.

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Carissa

1 months ago

I think option C is the best choice.

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Troy

2 months ago

Option C seems like the best approach. Automating the trend analysis and reporting will save a lot of manual effort and reduce the chance of errors.

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Pansy

1 months ago

I agree, having the data automatically exported to a spreadsheet and updating a trend analysis chart sounds like a more efficient way to track code coverage over time.

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Cecilia

1 months ago

Option C seems like the best approach. Automating the trend analysis and reporting will save a lot of manual effort and reduce the chance of errors.

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