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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?
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
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Portia
11 months ago
Disagree, the project should be critical to test automation's effectiveness!
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Alex
11 months ago
I think the target was way too ambitious from the start.
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Sean
11 months ago
Wait, only 40% automated after a month? That’s surprising.
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Buffy
12 months ago
Totally agree, the pilot project duration seems too short!
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Hoa
12 months ago
500 test cases executed manually? That's a lot!
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Bea
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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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Garry
2 years ago
D: True, it takes time to fully automate such a large test suite. The pilot project should have been longer.
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Tricia
2 years ago
C: The duration of the pilot project was too short -- it should last until the success factors are achieved
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Arleen
2 years ago
C: The duration of the pilot project was too short -- it should last until the success factors are achieved
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
B: Yeah, I agree. A 60% reduction is good, but aiming for 90% reduction for all tests is too ambitious.
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Blythe
2 years ago
B: Agreed, a 60% reduction is still a good start but the overall target is too aggressive
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Elly
2 years ago
A: The target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic
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Joni
2 years ago
A: The target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic
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Pamella
2 years ago
But the target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit.
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Flo
2 years ago
I agree, it should last until the success factors are achieved.
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Sherrell
2 years ago
The target of 90% reduction in execution time seems quite ambitious. I'd go with option D - it should be more realistic.
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Kent
2 years ago
It's important to set realistic targets in order to achieve success.
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Luisa
2 years ago
Maybe the duration of the pilot project was too short, that's why only 40% of tests were automated.
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Henriette
2 years ago
I think option D makes sense, the target should be more realistic.
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Dottie
2 years ago
I agree, the target of 90% reduction does seem ambitious.
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Barrett
2 years ago
I think the duration of the pilot project was too short.