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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 4 Question 55 Discussion

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?
D) The target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit -- it should be realistic
A) The duration of the pilot project was too short --it should last unit the success factors are achieved
B) The target defined for the business case is too accurate --it should not be measureable
C) The project selected for the pilot is too critical --if should not be too critical or too trivial

ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 4 Question 55 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 55
Topic #: 4
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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?

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by Dottie at Jul 11, 2025, 12:43 AM

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Albina
7 months ago
Wait, how can they expect 90% reduction with just 40% automated?
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Nenita
7 months ago
60% time reduction is still impressive though!
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Rolande
7 months ago
The pilot project only automated 40% of tests.
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Mona
7 months ago
Maybe the project was rushed, but results are still valuable.
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Mary
7 months ago
I think the target was way too ambitious!
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Timothy
8 months ago
From what I studied, it seems like the target defined for the business case was indeed difficult to achieve, so option D might be the right choice.
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James
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether the project being too critical is a valid point. I thought we learned that it should be balanced, but I can’t recall the specifics.
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Leatha
8 months ago
I think we practiced a question about setting realistic targets, and it seems like the 90% reduction was overly ambitious given the results.
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Broderick
8 months ago
I remember discussing how pilot projects should have clear success criteria, but I’m not sure if the duration was really the issue here.
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Shaun
8 months ago
I think the best approach is to consider the overall feasibility of the target based on the pilot project results. The question is asking which statement is true, so I'll need to weigh the options carefully.
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Cherelle
9 months ago
The key here is to focus on the actual results of the pilot project. If only 40% of the tests were automated and the execution time was reduced by 60%, then the target may not be achievable.
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Audry
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording around the "success factors." I'll need to re-read that part carefully to make sure I'm interpreting it correctly.
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Sheridan
9 months ago
The target reduction of 90% execution time seems quite ambitious. I'll need to carefully analyze the results of the pilot project to determine if that's a realistic goal.
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Marsha
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details before answering.
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Marget
11 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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Portia
10 months ago
I know, right? It does sound too good to be true.
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Theola
10 months ago
B: I agree, it's important to set realistic targets in business cases.
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Alonzo
10 months ago
A: Yeah, that does sound too good to be true.
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Onita
11 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
11 months ago
It should be realistic and achievable.
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Melinda
11 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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Mona
10 months ago
D: Agreed, being too specific can lead to unrealistic expectations.
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Kattie
10 months ago
C: Maybe they should have focused on just reducing time significantly.
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Corrie
10 months ago
B: Yeah, it's hard to hit such a specific goal.
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Lea
10 months ago
A: The target should have been more realistic and flexible.
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Joye
11 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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Catalina
10 months ago
A: The duration of the pilot project was too short --it should last until the success factors are achieved.
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Rebbecca
11 months ago
The target defined for the business case seems difficult to hit.
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William
12 months ago
I agree, it should last until the success factors are achieved.
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Dorsey
1 year ago
I think the duration of the pilot project was too short.
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