ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

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Question #: 18
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Which ONE of the following options is NOT a benefit of test automation?

AReduced test execution times

BMore objective assessment

CPrevention of simple human errors

DEliminating completely the need for manual testing

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Suggested Answer: C

Test Management tools are designed to support the planning, execution, and monitoring of the testing process. They provide features for managing test cases, test runs, tracking defects, and reporting on testing activities. However, the statement in option C describes Test Management tools as monitoring and reporting on the system's behavior during testing activities, which is not accurate. Test Management tools focus on the testing process itself rather than on the behavior of the system under test.

Test data preparation tools (A) indeed create and manage test data for use during test execution.

Test execution tools (B) automate the execution of test cases and the comparison of actual outcomes against expected results.

Test comparators (D) are tools that compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes, highlighting discrepancies.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it inaccurately describes the function of Test Management tools.

by Lemuel at Apr 24, 2024, 10:50 AM

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Kenneth

3 months ago

B and C are definitely benefits, but D is a stretch.

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Eugene

3 months ago

D makes sense, but I think some manual testing is still useful.

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Floyd

3 months ago

I thought A was the answer at first. Surprised it's D!

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Veda

4 months ago

Totally agree, D is the right choice.

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Tamra

4 months ago

D is definitely not a benefit. Manual testing is still needed!

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Verdell

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that while automation is great, it doesn't eliminate manual testing completely, so D could be the one that's not a benefit.

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Raul

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and I think C makes sense too, as automation helps reduce human errors but doesn't prevent them entirely.

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Tatum

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like D might be the right answer since we still need manual testing for certain scenarios.

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Christene

5 months ago

I remember discussing how test automation can speed up execution times, so I think A is definitely a benefit.

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Eden

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. Test automation is super useful, but it can't get rid of manual testing entirely. That's just not a realistic benefit.

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Arleen

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. Option D has to be the correct answer. Test automation is great, but it can't completely replace manual testing, so that's the one that's not a benefit.

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Edgar

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know test automation has a lot of benefits, but I'm not sure which one is not a benefit. Let me think this through carefully.

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Bernadine

5 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer since test automation can't completely eliminate the need for manual testing.

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Alba

5 months ago

Hmm, the fact that the business owns the freehold property could be a limitation, since the industry norm is to lease. I'll need to consider that.

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King

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The three main categories are flow manufacturing, intermittent manufacturing, and project manufacturing. I remember learning about the differences between these approaches in class.

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Lorrie

5 months ago

I think it might be a primary building block for cloud-based data centers, similar to what we covered in the last set of practice questions.

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Alexis

5 months ago

Calling search spaces seem like a logical choice here, as they control the calling permissions and could be used to restrict toll fraud. But I'm not 100% confident that's the primary mechanism.

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Lorita

10 months ago

Gotta go with B. Automation may be more consistent, but it can't match the nuanced, contextual understanding that a human tester brings to the table.

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Tom

9 months ago

I think a combination of both automation and manual testing is the way to go for a comprehensive testing strategy.

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Delsie

9 months ago

Automation is great for speeding up the process, but human testers provide valuable insights.

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Raylene

10 months ago

I agree, human testers can pick up on things that automation might miss.

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Colette

10 months ago

Ha! Eliminating manual testing entirely? That's like saying we can replace all human chefs with robots. Not happening anytime soon.

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Natalie

9 months ago

Ha! Eliminating manual testing entirely? That's like saying we can replace all human chefs with robots. Not happening anytime soon.

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Jenifer

10 months ago

C) Prevention of simple human errors

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Cherri

10 months ago

B) More objective assessment

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Leatha

10 months ago

A) Reduced test execution times

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Alease

10 months ago

I think Option B is the correct answer. Test automation can actually introduce bias and be less objective than manual testing in some cases.

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Von

10 months ago

Option D seems like a stretch. Test automation can never completely replace manual testing. There will always be some aspects that require human touch.

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Corrie

10 months ago

C) Prevention of simple human errors

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Ena

10 months ago

B) More objective assessment

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Bettyann

10 months ago

A) Reduced test execution times

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Luther

11 months ago

I agree with Aileen, D) Eliminating completely the need for manual testing is not a benefit of test automation because manual testing is still required for some aspects like usability testing.

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Aileen

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Eliminating completely the need for manual testing because some manual testing is still necessary for certain scenarios.

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Billi

11 months ago

I think the answer is D) Eliminating completely the need for manual testing.

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