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A web application was released into production one year ago, it has regular release which follow a V-model lifecycle and testing is well-established and fully integration into the development lifecycle. You have been asked to implement a TAS for the regression test suite. The regression tests have been developed via the GUI and are expected to be run at least four times a month, for each planned release, for the whole operation solution life of the system (six years). Each screen of the GUI uses several third-party controls which are not compatible with the existing automation solutions. The environment for the automation will be stable, fully controllable and separated from other environments (development, staging, production).
What could be the MOST problematic for this TAS?
Suggested Answer: A
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39 comments · newest first
VA
Vanda
11 months ago
Sustainability of the automated environment will be key, but I believe it can be managed.
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Reita
11 months ago
Wait, are we really expecting stable automation with those controls? Sounds risky!
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Caitlin
12 months ago
I disagree, the maturity of the test process is solid, that shouldn't be a problem.
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Cherrie
1 year ago
I think the frequency of use could be an issue too, running tests four times a month is a lot.
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Curt
1 year ago
Definitely the complexity to automate, those third-party controls are a nightmare!
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Myra
1 year ago
I recall a practice question about test process maturity, and I wonder if that could impact how well the TAS is implemented in this scenario.
AR
Aretha
1 year ago
I feel like the sustainability of the automated environment could be a concern too. If it’s stable now, what happens if changes are made later?
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Nelida
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think the frequency of use might not be as big of an issue since they plan to run the tests regularly.
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Sage
1 year ago
I remember discussing the complexity of automating third-party controls in our last class. It seems like that could really complicate things here.
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Lindsay
1 year ago
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Percy
1 year ago
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Leontine
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. What exactly are they looking for in terms of "characteristics"? I want to make sure I fully understand the requirements before selecting my answers. Maybe I'll review the question again carefully.
DE
Dean
1 year ago
This whole thing sounds like a hot mess. I hope the developers at least remembered to leave a few spare keyboards around for the testers to throw at the wall.
DO
Dominic
1 year ago
C) Frequency of use
WH
Whitley
1 year ago
B) Complexity to automate
VI
Viva
1 year ago
A) Maturity of the test process
CE
Cecilia
1 year ago
D. Sustainability of the auPhuongated environment is the way to go. Having a fully controllable and separated environment is great, but it'll still need a lot of work to keep it running smoothly.
DE
Deonna
1 year ago
C) Frequency of use
HA
Harrison
1 year ago
B) Complexity to automate
RE
Regenia
1 year ago
A) Maturity of the test process
PH
Phuong
2 years ago
Honestly, I think the frequency of use is the biggest issue. Running the regression tests four times a month for six years? That's a lot of maintenance and upkeep for the auPhuongation suite.
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Amber
1 year ago
C) Frequency of use
JU
Julie
1 year ago
B) Complexity to automate
HO
Honey
1 year ago
A) Maturity of the test process
CO
Corazon
2 years ago
I'm going to go with B. The complexity to automate this application is clearly the most problematic aspect. Those third-party controls are going to be a nightmare to work with.
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Patria
1 year ago
D) We'll need to carefully consider how often these regression tests need to be run to ensure the TAS is effective.
ST
Stephaine
1 year ago
C) It's going to be a challenge to make sure the automation is sustainable over the six-year lifespan of the system.
BI
Billye
1 year ago
B) I agree, those third-party controls will definitely make automation difficult.
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Emerson
1 year ago
A) Complexity to automate
SA
Samira
1 year ago
D) Sustainability of the automated environment
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Lawrence
1 year ago
C) Frequency of use
CA
Carol
1 year ago
B) Complexity to automate
KA
Kathryn
1 year ago
A) Maturity of the test process
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Lavonda
2 years ago
The GUI with third-party controls seems like the biggest challenge here. Automating those non-compatible controls is going to be a real pain.
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Josephine
1 year ago
Yeah, the compatibility issue is definitely a big challenge.
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Harrison
1 year ago
It's going to be tough to automate those third-party controls.
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Latrice
2 years ago
I believe sustainability of the automated environment is also crucial for the TAS.
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Jettie
2 years ago
I agree with Kristeen, automating third-party controls can be challenging.
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Kristeen
2 years ago
I think the complexity to automate could be the most problematic.