BCS TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 51 Discussion

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Question #: 51
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A regression test suite consist of 500 test cases which are all executed manually. The business case for a pilot project is based on the adoption of test automation using a commercial tool that will reduce the execution time by a factor of 90% for 100% of the tests in the regression test suite. The pilot project lasted one month ( as planned) and you are currently its results. At the end of the pilot project, 40% of the regression tests have been automated and their execution time has been reduce by 60%.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in this scenario?

AThe duration of the pilot project was too short --it should last unit the success factors are achieved

BThe target defined for the business case is too accurate --it should not be measureable

CThe project selected for the pilot is too critical --if should not be too critical or too trivial

DThe target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic

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by Leonardo at Sep 12, 2024, 11:02 PM

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Portia

4 months ago

Disagree, the project should be critical to test automation's effectiveness!

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Alex

4 months ago

I think the target was way too ambitious from the start.

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Sean

4 months ago

Wait, only 40% automated after a month? That’s surprising.

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Buffy

4 months ago

Totally agree, the pilot project duration seems too short!

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Hoa

5 months ago

500 test cases executed manually? That's a lot!

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Bea

5 months ago

I vaguely remember that targets should be measurable, but I'm not sure if saying they shouldn't be is the right approach in this case.

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Jesusita

5 months ago

I feel like the pilot project being too critical could lead to issues, but I can't recall if that's the main point they were trying to make.

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Meaghan

5 months ago

I think we practiced a question about setting realistic targets in business cases, and this one seems a bit ambitious given the results.

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Vi

5 months ago

I remember discussing how pilot projects should have clear success criteria, but I'm not sure if the duration was the main issue here.

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Marlon

5 months ago

I think the best strategy here is to focus on the facts presented in the question and try to logically determine the most accurate statement.

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Dorthy

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the options. I'll need to read through them carefully to understand the implications of each statement.

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Luz

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The key seems to be evaluating the pilot project outcomes and whether the original business case is achievable.

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Laurel

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the details to determine the best approach.

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Sheridan

6 months ago

The target reduction of 90% execution time seems quite ambitious. I'm not sure if that's realistic based on the pilot results.

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Mabel

6 months ago

Hmm, adding a condition containing approval hierarchy seems like it could be relevant, but I'm not entirely sure how that would resolve the CustomerCs issue. I'll need to think about the specific context and requirements.

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Precious

1 year ago

I don't know, the pilot project seems to be on the right track. 40% automation is a solid start, and they can always adjust the targets for the full project. Option A might be a bit too harsh.

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Jerry

1 year ago

Haha, the business case sounds like something straight out of a management consultant's playbook. 'Reduce by 90% for 100% of the tests' - that's some serious marketing jargon right there.

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Charlena

1 year ago

Agreed. The business case appears to be overly optimistic. A 60% reduction in execution time for the automated tests is still a good start, but the overall target is too aggressive.

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