ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 4 Question 55 Discussion

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Question #: 55
Topic #: 4

A regression test suite consist of 500 test cases which are all executed manually. The business case for a pilot project is based on the adoption of test automation using a commercial tool that will reduce the execution time by a factor of 90% for 100% of the tests in the regression test suite. The pilot project lasted one month ( as planned) and you are currently its results. At the end of the pilot project, 40% of the regression tests have been automated and their execution time has been reduce by 60%.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in this scenario?

AThe duration of the pilot project was too short --it should last unit the success factors are achieved

BThe target defined for the business case is too accurate --it should not be measureable

CThe project selected for the pilot is too critical --if should not be too critical or too trivial

DThe target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic

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by Dottie at Jul 11, 2025, 01:43 AM

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Marsha

1 days ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details before answering.

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Marget

2 months ago

Haha, the business case sounds like it was written by a salesman trying to impress the client. 90% reduction in execution time? That's like promising a Ferrari for the price of a bicycle!

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Theola

5 days ago

B: I agree, it's important to set realistic targets in business cases.

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Portia

6 days ago

I know, right? It does sound too good to be true.

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Alonzo

7 days ago

A: Yeah, that does sound too good to be true.

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Onita

2 months ago

Selecting a critical project for the pilot is a bold move, but I think it's a good strategy to show the real impact of test automation. As long as the team is capable, it could pay off big time.

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Aleshia

2 months ago

It should be realistic and achievable.

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Melinda

2 months ago

I agree, the target defined in the business case is too accurate and specific. It should have been more realistic and flexible, like 'significantly reduce execution time' instead of a specific 90% target.

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Kattie

6 days ago

C: Maybe they should have focused on just reducing time significantly.

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Corrie

6 days ago

B: Yeah, it's hard to hit such a specific goal.

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Mona

7 days ago

D: Agreed, being too specific can lead to unrealistic expectations.

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Lea

8 days ago

A: The target should have been more realistic and flexible.

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Joye

2 months ago

The pilot project duration of one month seems a bit short to fully automate 100% of the regression tests. The 60% reduction in execution time for the 40% automated tests is a good start, but the target of 90% reduction seems too ambitious.

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