ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 4 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 4

The Test Automation Manager has asked you to provide a solution for collecting metrics from the TAS that measures code coverage every time the automated regression test pack is run. The metrics must be trend based to ensure that the scope of the regression test pack continues to reflect enhancements made to the SUT - coverage must not drop and should ideally increase. The solution must be as automated as possible to avoid unnecessary manual overheads and errors.

Which of the following approaches would BEST meet these requirements?

ATest automation cannot measure code coverage for the SUT, only the code for the automation tools and scripts. The automated test cases would need to be run manually with a code coverage and reporting tool running in the background.

BThe automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run and add the figure to a new row in a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet. You would then present the spreadsheet to stakeholders so they could look for changes in coverage.

CThe automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run, export the data to a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that automatically updates a trend analysis bar chart for you to distribute to stakeholders.

DThe automated testware would record the pass/fail rate of each regression test case, export the data to a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that automatically updates a trend analysis success rate bar chart and emails it to stakeholders.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Dahlia at Sep 14, 2024, 06:46 PM

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Derrick

5 months ago

D doesn't focus on code coverage, just pass/fail rates. Not ideal!

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Malcolm

5 months ago

B seems too manual for my taste, we need more automation.

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Lavera

6 months ago

Wow, I didn't know Excel could do that! Sounds super handy.

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Devorah

6 months ago

I disagree, A is misleading. Test automation can measure code coverage.

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Kanisha

6 months ago

Option C sounds like the best choice for automation and trend analysis!

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Estrella

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C too, but I wonder if there are any limitations with Excel when it comes to handling large datasets.

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Graciela

6 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that code coverage can be tricky to measure automatically, but I can't recall if that's true for all tools.

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Vinnie

7 months ago

I think option C sounds familiar; it seems like the kind of solution we practiced that automates both data collection and reporting.

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Providencia

7 months ago

I remember discussing how important it is to have automated reporting for metrics, but I'm not sure if Excel is the best tool for this.

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Lizbeth

7 months ago

I think option C is the way to go here. Automating the data export and chart generation sounds like the best solution to avoid manual overhead and ensure the coverage metrics are presented clearly to stakeholders.

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Lemuel

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the difference between option B and option C. They both seem to involve exporting the data to a spreadsheet, but C mentions a trend analysis chart. I'll need to think that through a bit more.

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Rocco

7 months ago

Option C looks promising - automatically exporting the data to a pre-formatted spreadsheet and generating a trend chart. That seems like the most hands-off approach to meet the requirements.

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Glenna

7 months ago

Hmm, recording the coverage data and putting it in a spreadsheet could work, but it sounds like a lot of manual effort. I wonder if there's a more automated way to handle the reporting.

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Howard

7 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if test automation can really measure code coverage for the SUT itself. Might need to look into that a bit more.

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Lashawnda

7 months ago

This looks like a typical Service Desk question. I'll focus on understanding the key responsibilities of the Service Desk and try to eliminate the options that don't seem to fit.

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Holley

2 years ago

I prefer option B. Recording overall code coverage for each run and presenting it in a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet seems simple and effective.

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Daisy

2 years ago

I agree with Jovita. Option C sounds like the most efficient and automated solution for measuring code coverage.

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Cordie

2 years ago

Option D sounds like it's just tracking the test results, not the actual code coverage. That's not going to cut it for this requirement.

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Aleta

2 years ago

C) The automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run, export the data to a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet that automatically updates a trend analysis bar chart for you to distribute to stakeholders.

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Derick

2 years ago

B) The automated testware would record overall code coverage for each run and add the figure to a new row in a pre-formatted Excel spreadsheet. You would then present the spreadsheet to stakeholders so they could look for changes in coverage.

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Lorean

2 years ago

A) Test automation cannot measure code coverage for the SUT, only the code for the automation tools and scripts. The automated test cases would need to be run manually with a code coverage and reporting tool running in the background.

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Jovita

2 years ago

I think option C would be the best approach. It automatically updates a trend analysis bar chart for stakeholders.

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Miriam

2 years ago

Haha, I bet the Test Automation Manager is really hoping for an automated solution. No more spreadsheets for them!

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Jenelle

2 years ago

I agree with Troy. Option C looks like the most efficient and effective solution to meet the requirements.

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Candra

2 years ago

I agree, option C would provide the trend analysis needed without manual effort.

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Dalene

2 years ago

Yeah, option C seems like it would automate the process well.

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Carissa

2 years ago

I think option C is the best choice.

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Troy

2 years ago

Option C seems like the best approach. Automating the trend analysis and reporting will save a lot of manual effort and reduce the chance of errors.

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Pansy

2 years ago

I agree, having the data automatically exported to a spreadsheet and updating a trend analysis chart sounds like a more efficient way to track code coverage over time.

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Cecilia

2 years ago

Option C seems like the best approach. Automating the trend analysis and reporting will save a lot of manual effort and reduce the chance of errors.

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