ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 4 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 33
Topic #: 4

Which of the following success factors for a test automation project is TRUE?

AAutomated tests must be designed to capture only the data that is strictly needed for comparing expected and actual results

BThe test cases to be automated first must always be selected based on the number of times a test will need to be run

CThe test cases to be automated must have a high dependency on particular data values

DAutomated tests that fail due to changes in the requirements of the SUT should be promptly fixed rather than disabled from the test suite

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jonelle at Jul 11, 2024, 06:55 PM

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12 hours ago

Option D seems the most logical to me. Disabling failing tests is just a temporary fix - they should be updated to reflect the new requirements.

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8 days ago

But if we disable failing tests, how can we ensure the reliability of our test suite?

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12 days ago

I disagree, I believe option D is the key to success in test automation projects.

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17 days ago

I think the true success factor is option A.

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