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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following metrics could suggest, under certain condition that an automated regression test suite has NOT been updated for new functionalities added to the SUT?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Chan
3 months ago
Not sure about D, seems less connected to updates.
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Eleni
3 months ago
Totally agree with B, coverage tells a lot.
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Audry
3 months ago
Surprised that A is even an option!
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Dulce
4 months ago
I think C is more relevant here.
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Glenn
4 months ago
B is definitely a key metric to watch.
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Melinda
4 months ago
I feel like the SUT code coverage is the most relevant here, especially if new functionalities are added but not covered by tests.
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Antonio
4 months ago
The ratio of comments to executable statements seems off to me; I don't see how that would show if the tests are current.
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Dominga
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about defect density, but I can't recall if it directly indicates whether the tests were updated for new features.
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Emogene
5 months ago
I think the SUT code coverage might be a good indicator, but I'm not entirely sure how it relates to updates in the regression suite.
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Mozell
5 months ago
Okay, I think the key here is to focus on metrics that could suggest the regression tests aren't keeping up with new functionality in the SUT. The code coverage of the test suite seems like a good place to start.
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Norah
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review my notes on regression testing and see if I can figure out which metric would be the best indicator of an outdated test suite.
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Laurel
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different metrics and how they could relate to the regression test suite being out of date.
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My
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the SUT code coverage provided by the regression test suite is the right answer here. If the coverage is low, it could mean the tests haven't been updated to cover new features.
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Jean
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Based on the information given, the correct URL syntax is option A: https://135.xx.xxx.xx:8443/WebLM/LicenseServer. The IP address, port number, and path all seem to match what the question is asking for.
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Amie
5 months ago
This seems straightforward. The platform and invocation rate are the two most important factors to consider when specifying a service. I'll select those two options and move on.
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Giovanna
5 months ago
I remember that the accrued interest is calculated based on the coupon rate and the time since the last payment. But I'm not sure if it's monthly or yearly for this question.
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Fletcher
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The program will output "I am not empty 10 10" since the vector and deque both have 10 elements.
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Kristeen
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The standardized part of a service contract is usually the interface or API, which would be the data model. I'm confident option A is the correct answer.
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Shawnee
10 months ago
Choosing D, just because I like the idea of a high ratio of commands to executable statements. Sounds like a fun problem to solve!
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Devon
8 months ago
User3: I'm going with C, defect density in automation code seems like a good metric to consider.
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Mitzie
9 months ago
User2: I agree with User1, code coverage is a good indicator of test suite updates.
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Junita
9 months ago
User1: I think B is the answer, code coverage is important for regression testing.
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Mari
10 months ago
I'm going to have to go with B. High code coverage is a good sign that the regression suite is up-to-date.
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Elroy
9 months ago
I'm not sure about that, I believe the ratio of comments to executable statements is a better metric to consider.
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Marjory
10 months ago
I think the defect density in the automation code could also suggest if the suite has been updated.
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Leanora
10 months ago
I agree with you, high code coverage is definitely a good indicator.
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Junita
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I was thinking C, but I'm open to other opinions. Anyone else have thoughts?
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Ilene
8 months ago
D) The ratio of commands to executable statements in the automation code of the regression test suite
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Sylvia
9 months ago
C) The defect density in the automation code of the regression test suite.
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Billye
9 months ago
B) The SUT code coverage provided by the execution of the regression test suite.
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Theola
9 months ago
A) The ratio of comments to executable statements in the SUT code.
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Brent
10 months ago
I'm going with D. The ratio of commands to executable statements in the automation code could suggest the tests haven't been updated.
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Rolande
9 months ago
I see your point, but I still believe D is more accurate. The ratio of commands to executable statements directly reflects the test suite's update status.
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Rosendo
10 months ago
I think B is a better indicator. Code coverage from the regression tests can show if new functionalities have been tested.
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Kristeen
10 months ago
But what about option B) The SUT code coverage provided by the execution of the regression test suite? Wouldn't that also indicate if the test suite has not been updated?
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Ivory
10 months ago
I think B is the correct answer. If the regression test suite doesn't cover new functionalities, the code coverage will be low.
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Anglea
11 months ago
I agree with Myra. If the automation code has a high defect density, it could suggest that the test suite has not been updated for new functionalities.
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Myra
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) The defect density in the automation code of the regression test suite.
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