BCS Exam TAE Topic 9 Question 25 Discussion

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Question #: 25
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following statement about the implementation of automated regression testing is FALSE?

AWhen automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as the corresponding manual tests

BWhen automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been executed to verify they operate correctly

CWhen automating regression tests, the initialization steps set the test preconditions should be automated wherever possible

DWhen automating regression tests, consideration should be given to how much time would be saved by automation

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Fidelia

4 months ago

Regression testing? More like regression to the mean, amirite?

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Kenneth

3 months ago

C) When automating regression tests, the initialization steps set the test preconditions should be automated wherever possible

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Roslyn

3 months ago

B) When automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been executed to verify they operate correctly

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Iesha

3 months ago

A) When automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as the corresponding manual tests

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Karan

4 months ago

Option D is the false one. Saving time should always be a key consideration when automating regression tests.

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Kenny

2 months ago

That's right. The other options are all true about implementing automated regression testing.

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Leonard

2 months ago

Oh, I see. So the false statement is actually option D.

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Elena

2 months ago

But the question is asking which statement is FALSE.

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Almeta

3 months ago

I agree, saving time is important when automating regression tests.

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Sherron

3 months ago

I see your point, but I still think option D is the false statement. Time-saving is important in automation.

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Jaime

3 months ago

Actually, I believe option C is the false one. Not all initialization steps need to be automated.

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Laura

3 months ago

I disagree, option B is the false statement. Manual tests should be executed before automating them.

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Arlette

3 months ago

I think option A is false. The structure of automated tests doesn't always have to be the same as manual tests.

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Leontine

4 months ago

Option C is spot on. Automating the initialization steps is crucial for efficient regression testing.

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Amos

3 months ago

I agree, it helps ensure consistency and efficiency in regression testing.

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Noah

4 months ago

Yes, automating the initialization steps can save a lot of time.

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Avery

4 months ago

Hmm, that's an interesting point. I can see why that would be important too.

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Charlette

4 months ago

Option B is definitely true. You can't automate tests for something that hasn't been manually verified first.

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Merlyn

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) When automating regression tests, consideration should be given to how much time would be saved by automation.

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Avery

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) When automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as the corresponding manual tests.

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Desirae

4 months ago

Why do you think that?

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Elenor

4 months ago

I think option A is false. The structure of automated tests doesn't have to be the same as manual tests, as long as they achieve the same outcome.

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Shonda

3 months ago

I see your point, but I still think option D is the false statement. Time saved is an important consideration in automation.

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Colby

3 months ago

Actually, option C is the false statement. Not all initialization steps need to be automated.

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Dewitt

3 months ago

I think option B is false. Manual tests should be executed after automation to verify correctness.

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Devorah

4 months ago

I agree, the structure doesn't have to be the same as long as the outcome is achieved.

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Harris

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C.

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Desirae

4 months ago

I think the answer is A.

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