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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 29
Topic #: 1
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A SUT has an existing automated test suite.

Which of the following statements relating to the introduction of new features in the SUT is TRUE?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Noe at May 18, 2024, 06:03 AM

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Quentin
3 months ago
B and C are spot on, but I’m surprised by how many ignore this!
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Tesha
3 months ago
Wait, D seems off... how can you automate before dev starts?
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Viola
3 months ago
A is totally wrong, tests are always impacted by changes.
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Thora
4 months ago
I agree with C, collaboration is key for testability!
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Tomas
4 months ago
Definitely B, new features usually need test updates.
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Broderick
4 months ago
I recall a practice question that mentioned the challenges of automating tests for features that aren't fully developed yet, so option D could be relevant too.
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Laurel
4 months ago
I think option C makes sense because collaboration with business analysts is crucial for ensuring new features are testable.
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Remona
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like automated tests can still run even if a new feature is added. Maybe option A is misleading?
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Noel
5 months ago
I remember discussing how new features often require us to update our existing tests, so I think option B might be correct.
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Lonna
5 months ago
D seems a bit off to me. Just because a new feature is being introduced doesn't mean it's more difficult to automate test cases for it. The automation engineer should be able to work with the developers to identify the right test cases, regardless of whether the feature is new or not.
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Lucina
5 months ago
I think the key here is that the SUT already has an existing automated test suite. That means the tests are already in place, so A is definitely not correct. I'm leaning towards B or C as the best options.
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Josefa
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is B. The introduction of a new feature would likely require updates or additions to the existing test suite to ensure it covers the new functionality.
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Tonja
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I can see the logic behind B, but I'm also wondering if C might be the right answer. The test automation engineer should definitely work with the business analysts to make sure the new feature is testable.
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Kris
5 months ago
Alright, I think I've got this. Based on the requirements, the "Sales Agreement Metrics" seems like the best option to handle the long-term agreement tracking. And the "Advanced Account Forecast Fact" object can probably handle the custom fiscal year and weekly forecast metrics they need. Feels like a solid approach to me.
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Ettie
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward SAML question. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.
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Vicki
5 months ago
I've seen "client" and "standalone" used before, so those are my top picks. The other options seem a bit less common, so I'll have to double-check those.
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Shakira
10 months ago
Option A? Are you kidding me? Automated tests not affected by new features? That's like saying the Titanic wasn't affected by icebergs. Good luck with that one, folks!
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Anglea
8 months ago
C) The test automation engineer should work with the business analysts to ensure the new feature is testable
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Willie
8 months ago
B) The introduction of a new feature could require updates or additions to the testware components
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Dorthy
9 months ago
Option A? Are you kidding me? Automated tests not affected by new features? That's like saying the Titanic wasn't affected by icebergs. Good luck with that one, folks!
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Deandrea
10 months ago
I'm going to have to disagree with option A. Automated tests are definitely not unaffected by new features. That's like saying I can just keep using the same old screwdriver to build a rocket ship. Not gonna work, my friend.
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Gracia
9 months ago
Ryan: Absolutely, we need to work closely with the business analysts to ensure our automated tests cover the new features.
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Ryan
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I think option B is the correct statement. New features might require changes to our testware components.
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Tiera
9 months ago
User 1: I agree with you, option A is definitely not true. We need to update our automated tests when new features are introduced.
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Leonor
10 months ago
Option D is just too obvious, isn't it? Of course it's more difficult to automate test cases for a new feature - the development hasn't even started yet! Talk about a loaded question.
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Stephen
8 months ago
True, it's always important to work closely with the business analysts to ensure testability of new features.
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Estrella
8 months ago
But don't forget that sometimes new features can be easier to automate if they are well-defined from the start.
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France
10 months ago
I agree, option D is definitely the most logical choice.
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Edwin
10 months ago
I'm going to have to go with option C. The test automation engineer should definitely work with the business analysts to ensure the new feature is testable. Otherwise, how are we supposed to automate those tests effectively?
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Clorinda
9 months ago
Option C is definitely the way to go in this situation.
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Aileen
10 months ago
I agree, working with the business analysts is crucial for testability.
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Shannon
10 months ago
Hmm, option B seems to be the correct answer. The introduction of a new feature would definitely require updates or additions to the existing test suite. I can't imagine just running the old tests against a new feature - that would be a recipe for disaster!
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Carin
11 months ago
But isn't C also true? Working with business analysts can help ensure the new feature is testable.
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Clorinda
11 months ago
I agree with Beatriz, adding new features could impact the existing automated tests.
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Beatriz
11 months ago
I think B is true because new features might require updates to the test suite.
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