ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 5 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 5

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You are implementing a TAS for a system that has been live for over three years, using a hybrid waterfall and agile lifecycle. Live updates are made on a monthly basis.

There is no test team, with developers designing and executing unit and integration tests with some degree of automation and business analysts designing and executing manual tests at the system level. No formal test process exists, although the system has proved relatively stable for most of the time.

Unfortunately, the last two monthly releases were problematic with regression defects found in production. Your priority is the automation of functional regression tests at the system level, the budget for this has been approved by project stakeholders.

The Business Analysts have identified which test cases are most suitable for regression. You must use the organisation's long standing commercial automation tool which has passed a proof of concept in the platform for the system in question.

Which of the following suitability criteria needs the MOST attention for the TAS?

ATechnical planning in support of ROI analysis

BFrequency of use.

CCompatibility and tool support

DMaturity of the test process

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Suggested Answer: C

by Rodney at Aug 02, 2024, 08:10 AM

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Corrie

20 days ago

I see your point, Regenia. A mature test process is important for successful automation.

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Regenia

21 days ago

But what about the maturity of the test process? Shouldn't we prioritize that?

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Kristal

1 months ago

As long as they have a 'long-standing commercial automation tool,' I'm sure it'll work like a charm. What could possibly go wrong? *nervous laughter*

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Maile

12 days ago

C) Compatibility and tool support

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Billi

15 days ago

A) Technical planning in support of ROI analysis

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Nikita

1 months ago

I'd say C) Compatibility and tool support is the way to go. Trying to fit a square peg in a round hole won't end well, even if the other factors are in place.

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Bambi

26 days ago

Agreed, without the right compatibility and tool support, the automation process will face unnecessary challenges.

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Louis

28 days ago

C) Compatibility and tool support is crucial for the TAS to be successful.

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Verona

1 months ago

I agree with Casey, having the right tools is crucial for automation.

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Casey

1 months ago

I think we should focus on compatibility and tool support.

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Tomas

1 months ago

I see your point, Ruth. Maybe we should consider both compatibility and test process maturity.

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Lajuana

2 months ago

B) Frequency of use makes the most sense. If the test cases are for regression, they'll be run regularly, so choosing the ones most suitable for that is the priority.

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Shawna

2 months ago

D) Maturity of the test process is key. With no formal test process in place, automating functional regression tests will be a challenge. They need to establish a solid testing framework first.

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Brock

22 days ago

D) Maturity of the test process

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Cathern

26 days ago

C) Compatibility and tool support

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Tesha

1 months ago

B) Frequency of use.

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Stephen

1 months ago

A) Technical planning in support of ROI analysis

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Ruth

2 months ago

But what about the maturity of the test process? Shouldn't we improve that first?

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Rozella

2 months ago

I agree with Tomas, having the right tools is crucial for successful automation.

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Trevor

2 months ago

C) Compatibility and tool support is the most important factor here. The question mentions they must use a specific automation tool, so ensuring it's compatible with the system is crucial.

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