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ISTQB Exam CTAL-TTA Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TTA exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 4
[All CTAL-TTA Questions]

Which of the following statements best captures the difference between data-driven and keyword-driven test automation?

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Suggested Answer: B

Keyword-driven test automation is a framework where test cases are written using keywords that represent the actions or tests to be performed on the system. This is an extension of data-driven test automation, which focuses on separating test scripts from the test data, allowing the same test script to be run with various sets of data. Keyword-driven test automation further abstracts the process by allowing tests to be written in a more human-readable form that corresponds to business processes. This approach can improve maintainability and readability of test cases, making them easier to understand and modify. It's not necessarily the case that one is more maintainable or easier to develop than the other (Options C and D); rather, they serve different purposes in test automation strategy.


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Francesco
7 months ago
I guess it's tricky. I think I'll go with B. The keywords part resonates with business process mapping.
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Benton
7 months ago
I think you're right, But typically, keyword-driven is known for being user-friendly, so option D also seems valid.
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Leontine
7 months ago
But isn't data-driven automation more maintainable? Shouldn't that be an option?
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Gennie
7 months ago
I disagree. It seems like option B makes more sense, keyword-driven defining keywords.
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Francesco
7 months ago
Same here, but I think option A sounds right. Data-driven defines data for business processes.
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Leontine
7 months ago
I always confuse data-driven and keyword-driven test automation.
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