Discuss ISTQB CT-TAE Exam Topic 1 Question 68

A web application was released into production one year ago, it has regular release which follow a V-model lifecycle and testing is well-established and fully integration into the development lifecycle. You have been asked to implement a TAS for the regression test suite. The regression tests have been developed via the GUI and are expected to be run at least four times a month, for each planned release, for the whole operation solution life of the system (six years). Each screen of the GUI uses several third-party controls which are not compatible with the existing automation solutions. The environment for the automation will be stable, fully controllable and separated from other environments (development, staging, production).

What could be the MOST problematic for this TAS?

AMaturity of the test process

BComplexity to automate

CFrequency of use

DSustainability of the automated environment

Suggested Answer: D

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17 comments · newest first

Thaddeus 23 days ago

Yes, but if we can't automate effectively, it won't matter.

Starr 28 days ago

D) Sustainability of the automated environment is crucial for long-term success.

Wilson 1 month ago

C) Frequency of use is important too, but we can manage that.

Candra 1 month ago

True, but the complexity is still a major hurdle.

Thaddeus 1 month ago

But if the process is mature, it might help with automation.

Starr 2 months ago

A) Maturity of the test process could also be a concern.

Wilson 2 months ago

Agreed, those third-party controls will complicate things.

Candra 2 months ago

I think B) Complexity to automate is the biggest issue.

Zoila 2 months ago

C) Frequency of use could lead to burnout on the team if not managed well.

Ma 2 months ago

Wait, are we really expecting this to work with all those controls? Sounds risky!

Danica 2 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. A) Maturity of the test process could also be a problem.

Madalyn 3 months ago

I agree, B is the biggest issue here. Automation won't be easy.

Emerson 3 months ago

Definitely B) Complexity to automate. Those third-party controls are a nightmare!

Maia 3 months ago

The maturity of the test process seems important, but I wonder if it’s really the most problematic factor in this case.

Ayesha 3 months ago

I feel like the sustainability of the automated environment might be tricky too, especially if we need to maintain it over six years.

Ria 3 months ago

I remember a similar question where the frequency of use was highlighted as a concern. Running tests four times a month sounds like a lot!

Jeff 4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think the complexity to automate could be a big issue since there are third-party controls involved.

ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 68 Discussion