Discuss BCS TAE Exam Topic 8 Question 15

You are working on a TAS for standalone application. The automated tests are developed based on a automation framework that allows interaction with GUI elements using on object orientated API. The GUI elements include menus, buttons, radio buttons, text toolbars and their properties.

Whilst automating a test, you have discovered that the GUI elements of some third party components are not identifiable by the automated tool you are using.

Which of the following is the FIRST step that you take to investigate this issue?

AVerify the testability support with the providers of the third party components

BVerify whether the GUI identification depends on the browser.

CAdopt an approach that uses the coordinates of the GUI elements instead

DVerify whether naming standards for variables and have been defined for the current automation solution

Suggested Answer: A

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11 comments · newest first

Christiane 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure the third party components even support automation?

Darrin 11 months ago

Naming standards? Not sure how that helps here.

Tawna 12 months ago

Using coordinates sounds like a workaround, not a solution.

Bobbye 12 months ago

I think it might depend on the browser too.

Ilda 12 months ago

Definitely check with the third party first!

Nakita 1 year ago

I wonder if naming standards really play a role here. It seems a bit off-topic for the issue at hand, but I guess option D could be worth considering too.

Tegan 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to deal with unidentifiable elements. I feel like using coordinates could be a last resort, so I’m leaning towards option A first.

Leonard 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about browser compatibility affecting GUI identification. Maybe option B could be relevant?

Shawana 1 year ago

I think the first step should be to verify the testability support with the providers of the third party components. It makes sense to check if they have any specific guidelines.

Deeann 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the Stateful Firewall Template would be the best choice here since URL filtering is a firewall function.

Magnolia 1 year ago

Intercompany settlements can be tricky, but I'll give this my best shot.

BCS TAE Exam - Topic 8 Question 15 Discussion