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As the TAE, you are working with the organisation's Test Manager to decide which external metrics and which internal metrics should be gathered for the new TAS.
Which of the following represents the BEST internal metric that would help measure the quality of the TAS and the number of problems associated with the TAS?
Suggested Answer: D
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41 comments · newest first
LA
Latia
10 months ago
Wait, defect density in automation code? That sounds risky!
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Bernardine
11 months ago
B is interesting, but does it really reflect quality?
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Sage
11 months ago
A seems important too, but not sure it's the best metric.
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Cecil
11 months ago
Definitely agree with D, it's all about pass/fail rates!
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Tiara
11 months ago
I think option C is crucial for quality.
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Chandra
12 months ago
I have a hunch that option B, the hours saved, might not directly indicate quality, but it does show the efficiency of the TAS.
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Rueben
12 months ago
I'm leaning towards option A, the maintenance cost, but I wonder if that really reflects the quality of the TAS itself.
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Brendan
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like option D, measuring pass and fail rates, is crucial for assessing quality.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
I think option C about defect density in the automation code could be really important, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best measure overall.
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Sueann
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not sure if I fully understand the difference between internal and external metrics in this context. Is the goal to measure the quality and reliability of the test automation system, or the overall impact of the system? I'll have to re-read the question carefully before deciding.
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Miriam
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between C and D. Measuring defect density in the automation code makes sense, but I'm also wondering if just tracking the pass/fail rate of the automated tests could be a useful metric too. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Zona
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about internal metrics for a test automation system. I think the best option is C - a measure of defect density within the TAS automation code. That would give a good indication of the quality and reliability of the automation itself.
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Lanie
1 year ago
Okay, I've got it! The answer is definitely C. Measuring defect density in the automation code is the best way to assess the quality and stability of the test automation system. The other options, like maintenance costs or manual test effort saved, don't directly reflect the quality of the automation itself.
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Flo
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about accounting practices. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key terms like "entering" and "lower than the amount actually paid."
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Marge
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the connection between DLM and creating a data subject profile. That doesn't seem quite right to me. I'll need to re-read the options carefully.
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Gail
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure option D is the 'best' choice because it involves the word 'measure,' and everyone knows that the more you measure, the better your software will be. Right?
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Teresita
1 year ago
User 3: I see your point, but I still think option A is the best choice as it shows the average maintenance cost to keep the tests in sync.
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Nan
1 year ago
User 2: I disagree, I think option C is better because it measures defect density within the automation code.
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Lucy
1 year ago
User 1: I think option D is a good choice because it shows how many tests are passing and failing.
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Fannie
1 year ago
Option A seems like a good choice if you want to know how much it costs to keep your automated tests on life support. But who needs maintenance when you can just rewrite everything every release?
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Samira
1 year ago
Option B is interesting, but it doesn't directly measure the quality of the TAS itself. Saving manual test effort is a great benefit, but it doesn't tell us much about the TAS's internal health.
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Gladys
1 year ago
A: Definitely, it's important to have a measure of the quality of the automation code itself.
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Tawny
1 year ago
B: I agree, defect density within the TAS automation code would give us a good indication of any problems.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
A: I think option C would be the best internal metric to measure the quality of the TAS.
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Lashunda
1 year ago
I think option D is also a valid choice. Tracking the pass/fail rate of the automated tests can provide valuable insights into the reliability and stability of the TAS.
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My
1 year ago
The average maintenance cost to keep an automated test in sync with the SUT could give us a good indication of the efficiency of the TAS.
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Clement
1 year ago
I think measuring defect density within the TAS automation code is also important to ensure the quality of the tests.
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Ranee
1 year ago
I agree, tracking the pass/fail rate of the automated tests is crucial for assessing the reliability of the TAS.
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Laticia
1 year ago
I agree with Sharee. Defect density in the automation code is a great internal metric to track, as it can help identify and address issues early on.
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Eleonora
1 year ago
D) A measure of how many automated tests pass and fail
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Karina
1 year ago
C) A measure of defect density within the TAS automation code
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Kenneth
1 year ago
B) The number of hours of manual test effort saved by implementing a TAS
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Mary
1 year ago
A) The average maintenance cost to keep an automated test in sync with the SUT
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Erasmo
1 year ago
I see both points, but I think A) The average maintenance cost to keep an automated test in sync with the SUT could also be a valuable internal metric to consider.
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Ernest
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe D) A measure of how many automated tests pass and fail would be a better metric to measure the quality of the TAS.
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Sharee
2 years ago
Option C is the best choice here. Measuring the defect density in the automation code is crucial to ensuring the quality of the TAS.
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Josue
1 year ago
That's true, but I still think option C is more directly related to the quality of the TAS.
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Olene
1 year ago
But wouldn't measuring how many automated tests pass and fail also be important?
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Raymon
1 year ago
I agree, that would give us a good indication of the quality of the TAS.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
I think option C is the best choice. It's important to measure defect density in the automation code.
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Hailey
2 years ago
I think the best internal metric would be C) A measure of defect density within the TAS automation code.