ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 5 Question 47 Discussion

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Question #: 47
Topic #: 5

You are implementing a TAS for a system that has been live for over three years, using a hybrid waterfall and agile lifecycle. Live updates are made on a monthly basis.

There is no test team, with developers designing and executing unit and integration tests with some degree of automation and business analysts designing and executing manual tests at the system level. No formal test process exists, although the system has proved relatively stable for most of the time.

Unfortunately, the last two monthly releases were problematic with regression defects found in production. Your priority is the automation of functional regression tests at the system level, the budget for this has been approved by project stakeholders.

The Business Analysts have identified which test cases are most suitable for regression. You must use the organisation's long standing commercial automation tool which has passed a proof of concept in the platform for the system in question.

Which of the following suitability criteria needs the MOST attention for the TAS?

ATechnical planning in support of ROI analysis

BFrequency of use.

CCompatibility and tool support

DMaturity of the test process

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Suggested Answer: C

by Alita at Jan 25, 2025, 02:41 PM

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Ty

3 months ago

Not sure if automation will solve the regression issues, honestly.

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Candra

3 months ago

C is crucial too, tool compatibility can make or break automation.

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Kenneth

3 months ago

Surprised that they didn't have a test team before this!

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Dawne

4 months ago

I think D is more important, the test process needs to mature first.

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Lavonna

4 months ago

Definitely B, frequency of use is key for regression tests.

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Meaghan

4 months ago

Technical planning for ROI analysis sounds crucial, but I wonder if it’s the most pressing concern right now given the immediate need for functional regression tests.

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Brittni

4 months ago

I feel like compatibility and tool support should be a major focus, especially since we have to use that specific automation tool. If it doesn't align well with our system, it could cause issues.

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Lavonda

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the maturity of the test process. I think we touched on it in class, but I can't recall how it impacts the automation strategy.

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Lenny

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of frequency of use in our last study session. It seems like the more frequently a test case is used, the more valuable it is for regression testing.

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Jestine

5 months ago

Technical planning and ROI analysis are always important, but in this case, I think the maturity of the test process needs the most attention.

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Alishia

5 months ago

With the recent regression issues, I'd say the frequency of use is the most important factor to address. We need to make sure the automated tests are covering the critical areas.

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Winfred

5 months ago

The fact that they're using a long-standing commercial automation tool is a good sign. I'll probably focus on compatibility and tool support.

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Muriel

5 months ago

Hmm, the lack of a formal test process is definitely a concern. I think I'll focus on assessing the maturity of the existing test process.

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Lashawna

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the different factors at play here.

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Luisa

1 year ago

I think we should focus on both compatibility and tool support, as well as the maturity of the test process.

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Dorethea

1 year ago

I see your point, My. Maturity of the test process is important for long-term success.

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Veta

1 year ago

I wonder if the developers have been playing 'catch the bug' in production. That's not the most efficient way to test, if you ask me.

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My

1 year ago

But what about the maturity of the test process? Shouldn't that be a priority too?

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Glenn

1 year ago

Frequency of use? That's a no-brainer. If the test cases aren't run often, how can we catch those pesky regression defects?

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Gail

11 months ago

D) Maturity of the test process

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Shelia

11 months ago

C) Compatibility and tool support

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Torie

11 months ago

B) Frequency of use.

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Kaitlyn

12 months ago

A) Technical planning in support of ROI analysis

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Inocencia

1 year ago

Compatibility and tool support are definitely important too. We need to make sure the automation tool is a good fit for the system.

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Rickie

1 year ago

C) Compatibility and tool support

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Micaela

1 year ago

A) Technical planning in support of ROI analysis

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Luisa

1 year ago

I agree with Dorethea, having the right tools is key for successful automation.

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Dorethea

1 year ago

I think compatibility and tool support is crucial for the TAS.

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Refugia

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say the maturity of the test process needs the most attention here. With no formal test process in place, we've got some work cut out for us.

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Helga

1 year ago

B) Frequency of use

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Lashanda

1 year ago

A) Technical planning in support of ROI analysis

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