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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
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Your project is transitioning from manual to automated testing. You have decided to implement a pilot project so that lessons learned can inform future time estimates and schedules.

Which two of the following represent the types of test cases that are MOST suited to a test automation pilot project?

a) High added value test cases that require little effort to automate.

b) Test that are run infrequently as these will be simpler to automate

c) Reliability test cases that can show added value soon

d) Technically challenging test cases to provide the best validation of manual test conversion

e) Tests that are least Important to the business as these are safer to trial

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Suggested Answer: B

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Alfreda
3 months ago
I’m not sure about e. Testing unimportant stuff feels like a waste of time.
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Juan
3 months ago
I’d go with a and b. Less effort for high value is a win!
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Malcom
4 months ago
Wait, why would we automate tests that are run infrequently? Seems risky.
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Paris
4 months ago
Totally agree, a and c make the most sense for a pilot.
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Daniel
4 months ago
I think a and c are the best choices. High value and quick results!
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Eladia
4 months ago
I vaguely recall that we should focus on tests that are important to the business, but maybe starting with less critical ones could help us learn without too much risk.
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Nobuko
4 months ago
I feel like technically challenging tests might not be the best for a pilot since they could complicate things more than necessary.
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Avery
4 months ago
I think we practiced a question where reliability test cases were highlighted as important for showing quick value, so maybe a and c could be the right choice.
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Hillary
5 months ago
I remember we discussed that high added value test cases are usually the best candidates for automation, but I'm not sure if infrequent tests would really be easier to automate.
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Florencia
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards a) and c) as the best choices here. The goal is to learn as much as possible from the pilot, so we want to focus on high-value, reliable tests that can be automated with relatively little effort. The other options don't seem as well-aligned with the objectives.
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An
5 months ago
For a pilot project, I'd want to choose test cases that are high value but relatively easy to automate, like a). That way we can demonstrate the benefits quickly and use that to inform future plans. c) also seems like a good option to show the reliability improvements.
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Carlee
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I can see the logic behind a) and c), but I'm not sure if b) and d) might also be good options to consider. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Vilma
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'd focus on the key criteria of the pilot project - lessons learned, time estimates, and schedules. The best options seem to be a) and c) to maximize the value and impact of the pilot.
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Genevive
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The code seems to be doing what it's supposed to, but I'm not entirely sure about the duration of the Toast message. I might need to do a quick search to verify the behavior before answering.
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Delmy
5 months ago
Okay, let's see here. The customer needs high-throughput, low-latency security with advanced features. I think the SP3 (Single Pass Parallel Processing) capability is the best fit to address those requirements. I'll go with that.
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Nan
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if I should go with the more automated options like Mail Merge, or if I need to do everything manually. I'll have to review the details again and make sure I understand the best approach.
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