Discuss ASTQB CTFL Exam Topic 1 Question 53

You have investigated different possibilities and selected four of them to present to IT management. Which of the proposals will you most likely give your highest recommendations? 3 credits

AInsourcing of test automation based on an offer from a local company ABC that has people who are specialists in system level capture-replay automation tools and they also do regular training courses in test automation methods and tools. They can then work closely with Vicki.

BOutsourcing of test automation based on an offer from an Asian company, AsiaAutoTest, which has people who are specialists in system level capture-replay automation tools. They also offer training and besides they offer to run and maintain the regression tests in the future.

CInternal offer from the development department of XYZ to create the regression package using CppUnit as test automation tool. One of the development groups have very good experiences in automating unit tests, and they are willing to do training as well.

DSolution from a tool vendor offering to educate two test team members in the use of their easy-to-use test automation capture replay tool over the first 3 month and based on that build the regression test suite. In addition to Vicki, Steve is the only one that has time available to be educated.

Suggested Answer: B

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38 comments · newest first

Pamella 11 months ago

D could work, but only two people for training? That's tight!

Louis 11 months ago

Wait, are we really trusting a vendor for training? Sounds sketchy!

Ezekiel 12 months ago

B seems risky with outsourcing. Not sure about that.

Desmond 12 months ago

C sounds promising too, especially with their experience.

Catherin 1 year ago

I think A is the best option. Local support is key!

Louann 1 year ago

I recall a similar question where we had to weigh training versus immediate results. Option D seems risky since it relies on just two team members being available for training.

Howard 1 year ago

I think option C could be a strong contender too, especially since the development team has experience with CppUnit. But I wonder if they can really focus on testing while also developing.

Myra 1 year ago

I'm not sure about outsourcing to AsiaAutoTest. It sounds good, but I feel like having local support is more beneficial in the long run.

Vanesa 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the benefits of insourcing versus outsourcing in class. I think option A might be the best since it allows for closer collaboration with Vicki.

Aliza 1 year ago

The tool vendor option in D seems tempting, but I'm worried about relying too heavily on just two team members being trained. I'll need to consider the long-term sustainability.

Alberto 1 year ago

I like the internal offer from the development team in Option C. Leveraging their expertise in automation could be a smart move.

Evangelina 1 year ago

Option B from the Asian company looks interesting, but I'm not sure about outsourcing our test automation. I'll need to think carefully about the risks and benefits.

Mari 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the details in each option. I'll need to re-read them closely and make sure I understand the key differences before deciding.

Cruz 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question, but I'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option to determine the best recommendation.

Fabiola 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the options - they all sound like they could be related to patient privacy and data protection. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Glennis 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. The key here is that tests are written before the actual implementation, right? I think option C is the way to go.

Ellsworth 1 year ago

Option E: Hire a team of trained monkeys to randomly press buttons on the keyboard. It might not be the most reliable, but it'll be the most entertaining to watch!

Leigha 1 year ago

Option D seems a bit risky to me. Relying on just two team members to get up to speed on a new tool and build the entire regression suite isn't the most robust plan.

Alishia 1 year ago

I like the sound of option C. Having the development team build the regression package using CppUnit could be a cost-effective and efficient solution. They know the codebase best, after all.

Ronald 1 year ago

Option B looks tempting, but I'm not sure about outsourcing such a critical function to an Asian company. The time zone difference and communication challenges could be a nightmare.

Essie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

True, but the tool vendor option also offers training and education for our team members.

Daron 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

But what about the internal offer from department XYZ? They have experience and are willing to do training.

Shelba 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

I think insourcing with local company ABC might be the best option.

Mila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

I'm leaning towards the internal offer from XYZ. They have experience and are willing to do training.

Dana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

I think insourcing with the local company ABC might be the best option. They have specialists and offer training.

Olen 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

I agree, communication could be a big issue with outsourcing to Asia.

Chuck 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronald

I agree, communication could be a big issue with outsourcing to Asia.

Sang 2 years ago

I'd go with option A. Insourcing the test automation with a local specialist company seems like the best fit for our needs. They can work closely with Vicki and provide the necessary training.

Johanna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sang

I think option A is the most reliable choice for our test automation needs.

Rolland 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sang

Outsourcing to AsiaAutoTest could be risky, we might not have the same level of control and communication as with a local company.

Erick 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sang

I agree, the local company ABC seems like they can provide the expertise we need for test automation.

Brittni 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sang

Option A sounds like the best choice. Having specialists work closely with Vicki is a big advantage.

Lasandra 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe option A is the best. Insourcing with local specialists can provide better support.

Angelyn 2 years ago

I agree with you, Lacey. Outsourcing to AsiaAutoTest seems like a good choice.

Lacey 2 years ago

I think I would recommend option B.

Miriam 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe option B is better because of the offer from AsiaAutoTest.

Julie 2 years ago

I agree with Timothy, the local company seems like a good choice.

Timothy 2 years ago

I think I would recommend option A.

ASTQB CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion