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Question 1

A TAS uses a commercial test automation tool and the default logs generated by the inconsistent formats such as different types of messages (pass/fail steps, screenshots, warnings, etc.) To solve this issue some custom logging functions have been created from the test scripts, making it possible to log the different types of messages with the same format. However, this may cause a problem due to excessive size of the logs which can make it difficult to find the required information. Assume that all the default logs will be disabled when running the automated tests and that some tests will not generate excessively sized logs.

Which of the following represents the BEST suggestion for implementing the custom logging functions?

AImplement the custom logging functions without saving timestamps

BImplement the custom logging functions to support different levels of tracing

CImplement the custom logging functions without saving stack traces

DImplement the custom logging functions to redirect the logs to multiple files

Answer : B

Question 2

Consider a TAS deployed into production. The SUT is a web application and the test suite consists of a set of automated regression tests developed via GUI. A keyword-driven framework has been adopted for automating the regression tests. The tests are based on identification at low-levels of the web page components (e.g class indexes, tab sequence indexes and coordinates) in the next planned release the SUT will be subject to significant corrective maintenance (bug-fixes) and evolution (new features) Maintenance costs to update the test scripts should be as low as possible and the scripts must be highly reusable.

Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

AThe keyword-driven framework is not suitable, it would be better to adopt a structured-scripting approach

BFalse positive errors are likely to occur when running the automated tests on the new releases without modifying the test

CThe total execution time of the automated regression test suite will decrease for each planned release.

DThe keyword-driven framework introduces a level abstraction that is too high and makes it difficult what really happens

Answer : A

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the reuse of TAS artefacts is TRUE?

AReusable TAS artefacts can include components (or parts of components) associated with different layers of the TAA

BTo enable reuse of TAS artefacts, a good design for reuse is built into the TAA and to further action are needed during the TAS lifecycle

CCommunications maintenance and improvements for reusing TAS artefacts are modify addressed during the design of the TAA

DReusable TAS artifacts associated with the definition layer of the TAA include the adaptors to the SUT components and/or interfaces

Answer : B

Question 4

A web application was released into production one year ago, it has regular release which follow a V-model lifecycle and testing is well-established and fully integration into the development lifecycle. You have been asked to implement a TAS for the regression test suite. The regression tests have been developed via the GUI and are expected to be run at least four times a month, for each planned release, for the whole operation solution life of the system (six years). Each screen of the GUI uses several third-party controls which are not compatible with the existing automation solutions. The environment for the automation will be stable, fully controllable and separated from other environments (development, staging, production).

What could be the MOST problematic for this TAS?

AMaturity of the test process

BComplexity to automate

CFrequency of use

DSustainability of the automated environment

Answer : D

Question 5

A SUT has an existing automated test suite.

Which of the following statements relating to the introduction of new features in the SUT is TRUE?

AAutomated tests are not affected by the introduction of a new feature and running them against the new SUT is a waste of effort

BThe introduction of a new feature could require updates or additions to the testware components

CThe test automation engineer should work with the business analysts to ensure the new feature is testable

DIt is generally more difficult to automate test cases for a new feature as the development has not yet started

Answer : B

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes why it is important to separate test definition from test execution in a TAA?

AIt allows developing steps of the test process without being closely tied to the SUT interface.

BIt allow choosing different paradigms (e.g event-driven) for the interaction TAS and SUT

CIt allows specify test cases without being closely tied to the tool to run them against the SUT

DIt allows testers to find more defects on the SUT

Answer : C

Question 7

Which of the following metrics could suggest, under certain condition that an automated regression test suite has NOT been updated for new functionalities added to the SUT?

AThe ratio of comments to executable statements in the SUT code.

BThe SUT code coverage provided by the execution of the regression test suite.

CThe defect density in the automation code of the regression test suite.

DThe ratio of commands to executable statements in the automation code of the regression test suite

Answer : B

BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer TAE Exam Practice Test