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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

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 3

Consider the following example of TAS metrics.

Time to execute automated tests

Speed and efficiency of TAS components

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

AA and B are both internal TAS metrics

BA is an internal TAS metric and B is an external TAS metric

CA and b are both external TAS metric

DA is and external TAS metric and b is an internal TAS metric

Answer : A

Question 4

What is NOT a factor in considering when you are asked to ensure an effective transition from manual to automated tests?

AComplexity to automate the manual test cases

BCorrectness of test data and test cases

CThe look and feel of the SUT

DThe controllability of the SUT

Answer : D

Question 5

You have been asked to determine a TAS for a new release of a SUT, test should be automated wherever. The new release will consist of 5 new interfaces and an amendment to 3 existing interfaces. The new and amended interface will be deliver incrementally in 3 sprints, each lasting 2 weeks.

What would be the BEST Test Automation Solution (TAS) design in this scenario?

AAutomate tests at both Component and System Level. Only do this automation once every interface has been fully developed or amended and manual testing has completed successfully.

BAutomate tests at one level only, System level. Use only the newly developed interfaces and do not create any customized interfaces/test hooks.

CAutomate the tests at two levels, Component and System level. Create customized hooks at Component level for interface not yet developed or amended. Only use the newly developed or amended interfaces to test at System level.

DAutomate a test at once level, component level, Create customized interface/test hooks for this level where the interface has not yet been developed or amended.

Answer : A, C

Question 6

Which of the following attributes should NOT be included in a test execution report associated with a suite of automated tests?

ASummary of the test execution results

BSystem/Application under test and its version

CDefect clusters identified during test execution

DEnvironment in which the tests have been executed

Answer : A

Question 7

You are using a gTAA to create a TAS for a project. The TAS is aimed specifically at automating a suit of existing manual test cases for standalone desktop applications. All the interfaces between the TAS and SUT will be from the CUI of the application.

Which of the following layers of the gTAA should you focus on for the TAS?

AThe test Generation layer

BThe Test Definition layer

CThe Test Adaption layer

DThe Test Execution layer

Answer : A

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