Discuss BCS TAE Exam Topic 7 Question 17

Which of the following success factors for a test automation project is TRUE?

AAutomated tests must be designed to capture only the data that is strictly needed for comparing expected and actual results

BThe test cases to be automated first must always be selected based on the number of times a test will need to be run

CThe test cases to be automated must have a high dependency on particular data values

DAutomated tests that fail due to changes in the requirements of the SUT should be promptly fixed rather than disabled from the test suite

Suggested Answer: D

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14 comments · newest first

Sabrina 11 months ago

Wait, are we really saying we should fix failing tests instead of just disabling them?

Sylvie 11 months ago

C sounds off to me, not all tests need specific data values.

Halina 12 months ago

B makes sense, but is it always the best approach?

Pilar 12 months ago

A seems a bit too limiting, though.

Avery 12 months ago

I think D is definitely true! Gotta fix those tests.

Isabella 1 year ago

I vaguely recall that high dependency on data values can complicate automation, so C seems off to me. Maybe D is the best option?

Mirta 1 year ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about prioritizing test cases based on frequency. That makes me lean towards B.

Luke 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think A sounds too restrictive. Tests should capture more than just the bare minimum, right?

Rene 1 year ago

I remember discussing that automated tests should be flexible enough to adapt to changes, so I think D might be the right choice.

Lonny 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions simplifying management, so I'm wondering if the Marketplace or Content management features might also be relevant. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Timothy 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the part where it says to "move to the next case" if a case can't be found in System X or Y. Does that mean we just skip those cases entirely? I'll need to think through the implications of that.

Alayna 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to use the information about the depreciation charge and the loss on sale to figure out the proceeds. I'm confident I can get the right answer.

Ayesha 1 year ago

This looks tricky. I'm thinking D sounds the most open-ended without directly accusing him.

Kandis 1 year ago

Okay, first I'll carefully read the entire scenario - details matter in risk assessment questions.

BCS TAE Exam - Topic 7 Question 17 Discussion