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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 6 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 57
Topic #: 6
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A web application was released into production one year ago, it has regular release which follow a V-model lifecycle and testing is well-established and fully integration into the development lifecycle. You have been asked to implement a TAS for the regression test suite. The regression tests have been developed via the GUI and are expected to be run at least four times a month, for each planned release, for the whole operation solution life of the system (six years). Each screen of the GUI uses several third-party controls which are not compatible with the existing automation solutions. The environment for the automation will be stable, fully controllable and separated from other environments (development, staging, production).

What could be the MOST problematic for this TAS?

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by Kandis at Aug 15, 2025, 06:42 PM

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Wava
2 months ago
Maturity of the test process could also be a concern, but I lean towards complexity.
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Stephaine
2 months ago
I agree, complexity is the main problem here. Automation won't be easy with those controls.
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Precious
2 months ago
I think the frequency of use is a bigger issue, running tests four times a month is a lot.
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Twanna
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure the environment will stay stable for six years? That sounds too good to be true.
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Germaine
3 months ago
Definitely the complexity to automate, those third-party controls are a nightmare!
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Shayne
3 months ago
I recall a similar question about test maturity affecting automation success. If the process isn't mature enough, it could lead to problems down the line.
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Fredric
4 months ago
I feel like the sustainability of the automated environment could be a concern. If it’s stable now, will it stay that way over six years?
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Ozell
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the frequency of use might not be the biggest issue since they plan to run tests regularly.
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Cathern
4 months ago
I remember discussing the complexity of automating GUI tests, especially with third-party controls that might not be compatible. That could really complicate things.
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Elenor
4 months ago
The environment stability and control sounds promising, but the third-party control compatibility is definitely the biggest red flag for me.
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Brynn
4 months ago
I think the maturity of the test process is the most problematic. If the testing isn't well-established, it'll be hard to implement a reliable TAS.
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Stevie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The frequency of use and the long-term sustainability of the automated environment might be the bigger issues here.
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Craig
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. The complexity to automate the GUI with the third-party controls could be a real challenge.
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Stefania
5 months ago
I agree with Dottie, automating third-party controls can be challenging.
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Desmond
5 months ago
Hmm, I'd say the complexity to automate is the most problematic. Those third-party controls sound like a real headache to work with.
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Pok
2 months ago
Right! It’s a big hurdle for the automation strategy.
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Elfriede
2 months ago
Definitely! They can create a lot of unexpected issues.
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Staci
2 months ago
I agree, the third-party controls can complicate automation.
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Earlean
3 months ago
Plus, if the controls aren't compatible, it makes it worse.
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Dottie
6 months ago
I think the complexity to automate could be the most problematic.
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