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Assume that you are the TAE responsible for the correct functioning of a TAS, deployed in a test environment that consists of a few machines running the same version of the operating system. The TAS has been working and stable since its deployment, it has been used to run an automated test suite consisting of many similar automated test. The infrastructure team is planning to update the operating system on these machines by installing a new the service pack for security reasons. Since the vendor of the operating system assurance full backward compatibility, the infrastructure team assurance that there will be no impacts on the functioning of the TAS.
What is the BEST approach to confirm the correct functioning of the TAS in this scenario?
Suggested Answer: A
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36 comments · newest first
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Tamala
10 months ago
C is too much, we should definitely start small first.
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Trinidad
11 months ago
Wait, how can we be sure the update won't break anything?
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Diego
11 months ago
B might be risky, running everything at once could backfire.
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Virgie
11 months ago
Totally agree, better to be cautious!
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Audry
11 months ago
A seems like the safest bet, gradual testing is smart.
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Princess
12 months ago
I can't believe anyone would suggest not running tests at all! That seems risky, especially after an OS update.
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Gail
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a similar question where we had to verify changes after an update. I think option A might be the best choice here.
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Aleisha
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think running the whole suite right after the update could lead to issues if something goes wrong.
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Zona
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of gradual testing in class. Running a small set first seems like a safer approach.
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Velda
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this one. The vendor says there will be no impact, but the question is still asking for the "BEST" approach. Does that mean there could be some hidden risk? Maybe I should play it safe and go with option A, start small and then gradually expand the test coverage. Better safe than sorry, right?
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Laurene
1 year ago
Easy peasy! Option C is clearly the way to go here. The vendor has assured compatibility, so there's no need to mess around with partial test runs. I'll just fire up the full automated suite and confirm everything is working as expected. Can't get much simpler than that.
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Terina
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The question mentions that the vendor has assured full backward compatibility, so option B of just running the full suite might be the safest approach. But I'm also worried that could be a waste of time if there are issues. Maybe I'll start with a few key tests first just to be on the safe side.
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Tyra
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option A - running a small set of tests first to verify everything is working as expected, then gradually running the full suite. That way I can catch any issues early without wasting time running the entire suite if there are problems.
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Jina
2 years ago
Hmm, running a small set of tests first seems like the way to go. I mean, who wants to be the one to tell the boss that the whole automated suite is busted after an 'update'? Not me!
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Vallie
2 years ago
B) Yeah, better safe than sorry when it comes to updates affecting the automated test suite.
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Kasandra
2 years ago
A) Running a small set of tests first is definitely the safer option.
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Kayleigh
2 years ago
B) Make sure that the infrastructure team has completed installing the service pack on the machines where SUT is running, then run the whole automated test suite to verify its behavior
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Vivan
2 years ago
A) Verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small tests, then gradually run the remaining tests to confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.
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Adelle
2 years ago
Hold up, are we seriously considering not running any tests? That's just asking for trouble. The infrastructure team may have said there would be no impact, but we all know that's not a guarantee.
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Sherell
2 years ago
A) Verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small tests, then gradually run the remaining tests to confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.
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Dan
2 years ago
Hold up, are we seriously considering not running any tests? That's just asking for trouble. The infrastructure team may have said there would be no impact, but we all know that's not a guarantee.
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Laura
2 years ago
B) Make sure that the infrastructure team has completed installing the service pack on the machines where SUT is running, then run the whole automated test suite to verify its behavior
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Giuseppe
2 years ago
A) Verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small tests, then gradually run the remaining tests to confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.
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Kimberely
2 years ago
I believe option A is the most logical choice. It's better to be cautious and ensure everything is working properly before running all the tests.
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Tran
2 years ago
Option D is just plain lazy. We need to be thorough and make sure the updates haven't broken anything. Running the full suite is the only way to be sure.
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Kenda
2 years ago
C) Verify the behavior of the whole automated test suite by running all the automated tests
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Huey
2 years ago
B) Make sure that the infrastructure team has completed installing the service pack on the machines where SUT is running, then run the whole automated test suite to verify its behavior
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Carey
2 years ago
A) Verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small tests, then gradually run the remaining tests to confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.
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Jamal
2 years ago
I agree with Linn. Gradually running the remaining tests will help confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.
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Linn
2 years ago
I think the best approach is to verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small test first.
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Nikita
2 years ago
I agree, running the full suite right away is too risky. Better to start small and scale up once we're confident everything is working as expected.
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Barbra
2 years ago
I think the best approach is to gradually run the tests and confirm the functionality. We don't want to risk the whole suite breaking if there's an issue.
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Salome
2 years ago
C) Verify the behavior of the whole automated test suite by running all the automated tests
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Sheridan
2 years ago
A) That sounds like a good plan. It's better to be cautious and ensure everything is working smoothly.
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Jerry
2 years ago
B) Make sure that the infrastructure team has completed installing the service pack on the machines where SUT is running, then run the whole automated test suite to verify its behavior
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Lai
2 years ago
A) Verify the behavior of the automated tests by running a small tests, then gradually run the remaining tests to confirm the correct functioning of the whole automated test suite.