ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 7 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 7

You are executing the first test run of a test automation suite of 200 tests. All the relevant information related to the state of the SUT and to the automated test execution is stored in a small database. During the Automated test run you observe that the first 10 test pass, while an abnormal termination occurs when executing the 11th test. This test does not complete its execution and the overall execution of the suite is aborted. An immediate analysis of the abnormal termination is expected to be time consuming and you have been asked to produce a detailed report of the execution results for the first test run, as soon as possible.

What is the MOST important FIRST step to be taken immediately after the abnormal occurred when executing the 11th test?

ARe-run the test automation suite starting from the 12th test

BReturn the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent test to run

CTake a backup of the database in its current state. So It can be analyzed later

DRe-run the test automation suite starting from the 1st test.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Pamella at May 04, 2025, 03:45 PM

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Lizette

27 days ago

You know, if I had a dollar for every time a test run got aborted, I'd be a rich man. But hey, at least we have the chance to fix it. Option B is the way to go.

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Titus

4 days ago

User 2: Agreed, that's the best option to ensure subsequent tests can run smoothly.

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Leslie

9 days ago

User 1: Let's return the database to a consistent state.

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Mirta

15 days ago

Let's go with Option B and get the database back to a stable state

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Shawna

16 days ago

Option B sounds like the best course of action

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Ronald

19 days ago

Option B) Return the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent tests to run

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Pamella

1 months ago

I think we should re-run the test automation suite starting from the 1st test to ensure we catch any issues from the beginning.

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Jovita

1 months ago

But wouldn't it be more efficient to return the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent tests to run smoothly?

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Tamesha

1 months ago

Backup the database? Come on, we're here to fix the issue, not create more work. Just get the database back to a stable state and re-run the tests. Option B is the real MVP.

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Jamal

21 days ago

D) Re-run the test automation suite starting from the 1st test.

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Hector

1 months ago

B) Return the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent test to run

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Avery

2 months ago

Haha, re-running the tests from the 12th? That's like trying to start a race from the middle. Gotta go back to the beginning, my friend. Option D is the answer.

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Daryl

30 days ago

User 3: Agreed, we need to ensure the integrity of the test results by re-running from the start.

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Maryrose

1 months ago

User 2: Yeah, starting from the 12th test doesn't make sense. Option D is the way to go.

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Evangelina

2 months ago

User 1: Let's go back to the beginning and re-run from the 1st test.

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Wilda

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe we should take a backup of the database in its current state so it can be analyzed later.

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Stanton

3 months ago

If the execution is aborted, the first step should be to restore the database to a consistent state. That way, you can re-run the tests without any issues. Option B is the way to go.

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