ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

Consider a SUT that small run on multiple platform during the execution of automated test runs. In each test run an automated test suite needs to be executed, with the same version of the TAF, against the same version of the SUT of each platform. Each platform shall have its own dedicated test environment. Your goal is to implement a process as automated as possible ( i.e with minimal manual intervention) that allows implementing a consistent setup of the TAS across the multiple test environments.

Which two of the following aspects are MOST relevant for achieving your goal in this scenario?

The configuration of the TAS uses automated installation scripts

The TAF saves the logs needed to debug errors in XML format

C) Features of the TAF not used by the automated tests have been tested

D) All the automated test cases contain the expected results

E) The TAS components are under configuration management

AA and e

BB and c

CB and d

DA and d

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Suggested Answer: D

by Aja at Oct 18, 2023, 10:34 PM

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Angelo

3 months ago

Are we sure logs in XML are really that helpful? Just asking.

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Francoise

3 months ago

Totally agree with A and E! Consistency is key!

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Amalia

3 months ago

Wait, why would we care about unused TAF features? Seems irrelevant.

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Alaine

4 months ago

I think B and D could work too, but not as effective.

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Gaston

4 months ago

A and E seem like the best choices for automation.

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Mica

4 months ago

I think ensuring all automated test cases have expected results is important, but I’m leaning towards A and E for the best answer.

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Malcom

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where logging was emphasized, but I’m not convinced it’s the most critical aspect here.

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Ammie

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like having the TAS components under configuration management is crucial too. Maybe E is relevant?

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Vilma

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of automated installation scripts for consistent setups, so I think A could be a strong choice.

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Ruthann

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I think the automated installation scripts and configuration management are good strategies, but I'm not confident that those are the only two most relevant aspects. I may need to review the question more closely and consider the other options as well.

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Xuan

5 months ago

The question is asking about the most relevant aspects, so I'm guessing the configuration management of the TAS components and the automated installation scripts are the two most important ones. The other options seem less directly related to the goal of implementing a consistent setup.

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Stephaine

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the question. It's not clear to me why the TAF logs being in XML format or the features of the TAF not used by the automated tests being tested would be relevant for achieving the goal. I'll need to think this through more carefully.

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Leanna

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the key aspects are having automated installation scripts for the TAS and having the TAS components under configuration management. That should allow for a consistent setup across the multiple test environments.

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Trinidad

5 months ago

Okay, let me see... the key information seems to be about a guaranteed room for a late arrival. I'll try to match that to the answer choices.

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Kimberely

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D. The focus on short-term demand management measures, along with reviewing service levels and supporting service performance, seems like a practical approach to address the immediate issues while also preparing for the future expansion.

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Alona

5 months ago

I have a feeling the order of parameters is crucial here, and I keep mixing them up. Does 'query(config, secret, url, '10.0.0.50')' actually work?

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Paris

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is A, but I'll double-check the details just to be sure.

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Cecilia

9 months ago

B and D, huh? Sounds like someone's trying to create the world's most elaborate paper trail. I'll take a nice, streamlined A and E any day.

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Deangelo

8 months ago

Definitely, it will make the process much smoother and less error-prone.

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Yan

8 months ago

Yeah, having automated installation scripts and configuration management in place seems crucial.

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Phung

8 months ago

Definitely. A and E for simplicity and efficiency.

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Dana

8 months ago

B and D seem like they might be overcomplicating things.

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Micah

9 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Keeping it automated and under configuration management is key.

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Simona

9 months ago

I think A and E are the way to go for this scenario.

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Amira

9 months ago

I think A and E are the way to go for this scenario.

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Troy

10 months ago

Haha, features not used by the tests? What is this, a trick question? I'm going with A and E - let's automate this thing and keep it under control.

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Steffanie

10 months ago

Hold up, B and D are the real winners here. Logging in XML format and having expected results in the tests? That's the secret sauce for debugging those pesky platform-specific issues.

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Jerry

10 months ago

I agree, A and E are the way to go. Who wants to manually set up the test environments every time? That's just asking for trouble.

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Keva

8 months ago

Definitely, having these aspects in place will make the process as automated as possible and minimize manual intervention.

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Emogene

9 months ago

I agree, manual setup is a hassle. Saving logs in XML format and ensuring all automated test cases have expected results are also important aspects to consider.

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Krissy

9 months ago

Automated installation scripts for TAS configuration and configuration management of TAS components are key for consistent setup across multiple test environments.

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Carlton

10 months ago

A and E makes the most sense to me. Automated installation scripts and configuration management are key to ensuring a consistent setup across multiple environments.

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