Discuss BCS TAE Exam Topic 8 Question 5

You are currently designing the TAA of a TAS. You have been asked to adopt an approach for automatically generating and executing test cases from a model that defines the SUT. The SUT is a state-based and event-driven that is described by a finite-state machine and exposes its functionality via an API. The behavior of the SUT depends on hardware and communication links that can be unreliable.

Which of the following aspects is MOST important when designing the TAA in this scenario?

ALooking for tools that allows direct denoting of exceptions and actions depending on the SUT events.

BAdopting a test definition strategy based on classification tree coverage for the test definition layer.

CLooking for tools that allow performing setup and teardown of the test suites and the SUT.

DAdopting a test definition strategy based on use case/exception case coverage for the definition layer.

Suggested Answer: C

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11 comments · newest first

Billy 11 months ago

I prefer D, use case coverage feels more comprehensive.

Lelia 11 months ago

B seems solid, classification tree coverage is a good strategy.

Twana 12 months ago

Not sure about A, what if the tools aren't reliable?

Dion 12 months ago

Definitely agree with A, it’s all about managing events!

Bulah 12 months ago

I think option A is crucial for handling exceptions.

Diane 1 year ago

I recall that use case coverage is essential for ensuring we test all scenarios, especially with exceptions. Option D could be the right choice, but I need to think more about the context of the SUT.

Cyndy 1 year ago

I feel like setup and teardown are crucial for any test environment, especially with unreliable hardware. So, option C might be important, but I'm not convinced it's the top priority here.

Carmelina 1 year ago

I think we practiced a question similar to this where we focused on test definitions. Option B sounds familiar, but I wonder if it really applies to event-driven systems like this one.

Anglea 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of handling exceptions in state-based systems, so option A seems relevant, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most critical aspect.

Kenneth 1 year ago

This seems like a classic EIGRP load-balancing problem. I'm pretty confident the solution is to adjust the EIGRP metrics on the relevant interfaces to achieve the desired load distribution.

Venita 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the specific router based on the information provided in the output. Let me go through the options one by one.

BCS TAE Exam - Topic 8 Question 5 Discussion