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You are working on a web-based application called Book Vault that allows people to upload books and order books. This application must be available on all major browsers.
You have been testing the application manually and management have asked you to consider automating some of the tests.
You have investigated a number of commercial and free tools which can automate tests at a web browser level and one tool in particular meets your requirements and you have implemented a trial version.
You have basic programming skills and the main goal is to automate a few functional tests to see if the tool is compatible with the application and can recognise the objects and controls.
Which scripting technique would be MOST suitable in this scenario in order to meet the objectives?
Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
EL
Elza
6 months ago
D) Model-based scripting sounds advanced, but might be overkill for now.
MI
Micah
6 months ago
I feel like C) Data-driven scripting could be useful later for testing different inputs.
LY
Lyda
6 months ago
True, but for initial tests, B) is definitely easier to implement.
WA
Wai
6 months ago
But what about A) Structured scripting? It might be more organized in the long run.
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Sabine
7 months ago
I agree, especially since we have basic programming skills.
JA
Jamal
7 months ago
I think B) Capture-replay scripting is the best choice. It's simple and quick.
JE
Jerry
7 months ago
Model-based scripting could be interesting too, but I’m leaning towards Capture-replay.
CH
Chara
8 months ago
Wait, can it really handle all major browsers? Sounds too good to be true.
EZ
Ezekiel
8 months ago
Not sure if that's the best choice. What about data-driven?
JU
Justine
8 months ago
Totally agree, it's super easy to use!
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Trina
8 months ago
Forget the scripting, I'd just use a ouija board to test the app. Much more efficient.
TH
Therese
8 months ago
Hmm, I don't know, B) Capture-replay could be a good starting point, but I'd keep an eye out for maintenance issues.
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Tomas
8 months ago
Capture-replay, really? That's so 90s. I'd go with D) Model-based scripting for a more robust approach.
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Rebecka
9 months ago
C) Data-driven scripting would be more flexible for testing different scenarios.
LU
Luis
9 months ago
Model-based scripting sounds interesting, but I feel like it might be overkill for just testing compatibility with the application. Capture-replay seems simpler for this scenario.
GL
Glendora
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question where data-driven scripting was mentioned, but I don't think it's the best choice here since we just need to automate a few functional tests.
LI
Lindsey
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think structured scripting might be more beneficial for maintaining tests in the long run.
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Clorinda
9 months ago
I think I'd go with data-driven scripting. That way we can easily test different scenarios and data sets without having to update the scripts themselves. Seems like the most efficient approach given the requirements.
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Roxane
9 months ago
Model-based scripting sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if that's the best fit for this scenario where the main goal is just to get some basic functional tests up and running quickly. Capture-replay might be the way to go.
LU
Luisa
10 months ago
I remember we discussed capture-replay scripting in class, and it seems like it could be a good fit since it allows for quick test creation without needing extensive programming skills.
BE
Bethanie
10 months ago
I think Capture-replay scripting is the way to go for quick tests.
AN
An
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards structured scripting. That way we can build out the tests in a more organized and maintainable way, which could be helpful if we need to expand the automation in the future.
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Kirk
10 months ago
B) Capture-replay scripting seems like the easiest option to get started with automation.
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Paulene
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions having basic programming skills, so I'm wondering if data-driven scripting might be a better fit to make the tests more flexible and reusable.
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Leanora
11 months ago
This looks like a good opportunity to try out some automated testing. I think capture-replay scripting would be the most suitable approach to get started quickly and see if the tool can handle the application.
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Doretha
5 months ago
Let’s see how well it works with Book Vault!
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Edwin
5 months ago
I’ve used it before, very user-friendly!
GR
Gracia
6 months ago
Plus, it helps identify issues fast.
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Kimberely
6 months ago
Yeah, it’s great for quick tests.
CA
Carli
10 months ago
I agree, capture-replay seems easy to implement.