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Question 1

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 2

Which of the following statement about the implementation of automated regression testing is FALSE?

AWhen automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as the corresponding manual tests

BWhen automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been executed to verify they operate correctly

CWhen automating regression tests, the initialization steps set the test preconditions should be automated wherever possible

DWhen automating regression tests, consideration should be given to how much time would be saved by automation

Answer : B

Question 3

You are currently designing the TAA of a TAS. You have been asked to adopt an approach for automatically generating and executing test cases from a model that defines the SUT. The SUT is a state-based and event-driven that is described by a finite-state machine and exposes its functionality via an API. The behavior of the SUT depends on hardware and communication links that can be unreliable.

Which of the following aspects is MOST important when designing the TAA in this scenario?

ALooking for tools that allows direct denoting of exceptions and actions depending on the SUT events.

BAdopting a test definition strategy based on classification tree coverage for the test definition layer.

CLooking for tools that allow performing setup and teardown of the test suites and the SUT.

DAdopting a test definition strategy based on use case/exception case coverage for the definition layer.

Answer : C

Question 4

Designing the System Under Test (SUT) for testability is important for a good test automation approach and can also benefit manual test execution.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when designing for testability?

AObservability: The SUT needs to provide interface that give insight into the system.

BRe-useability: The code written for the SUT must be re-useable for other similar system.

CClearly defined architecture: The SUT Architecture needs to provide clear and understandable interfaces giving control and visibility on all test levels.

DControl: the SUT needs to provide interfaces that can be used to perform actions on SUT.

Answer : A

Question 5

You identified a suitable project to pilot an automation tool and planned and conduced a pilot. The pilot has been successful and tool Is being deployed within your organization, with a plan to increase tool use by the one project at a time. During this rollout some test processes will be changed slightly to gain additional benefits from using the tool.

In the pilot project, a small set of manual tests were automated for the first time. You are currently monitoring the test automation efficiency and this reveals that the automation regime for the tests is not yet mature.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

AThe approach used for deployed this tool is aligned to the standard success factor for deployment

BThe pilot project should have been critical so that maximum benefits were delivered

CThe target defined for the project was inappropriate, because the automation regime for the automated tests at the end of the pilot is not yet mature.

DThe test process should be radically changed to gain additional benefits from using the tool.

Answer : D

Question 6

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 7

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

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