ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 1 Question 25 Discussion

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Question #: 25
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You are implementing a TAS for a system that has been live for over three years, using a hybrid waterfall and agile lifecycle. Live updates are made on a monthly basis.

There is no test team, with developers designing and executing unit and integration tests with some degree of automation and business analysts designing and executing manual tests at the system level. No formal test process exists, although the system has proved relatively stable for most of the time.

Unfortunately, the last two monthly releases were problematic with regression defects found in production. Your priority is the automation of functional regression tests at the system level, the budget for this has been approved by project stakeholders.

The Business Analysts have identified which test cases are most suitable for regression. You must use the organisation's long standing commercial automation tool which has passed a proof of concept in the platform for the system in question.

Which of the following suitability criteria needs the MOST attention for the TAS?

ATechnical planning in support of ROI analysis

BFrequency of use.

CCompatibility and tool support

DMaturity of the test process

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Gladis

5 months ago

In my opinion, compatibility and tool support should come first, as without the right tools, our automation efforts may not yield desired results.

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Shaunna

5 months ago

True, all these criteria are important, but we need to prioritize one for the TAS implementation.

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Queen

5 months ago

Actually, technical planning in support of ROI analysis is important too, we need to ensure the automation effort brings value to the project.

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Nadine

6 months ago

I believe compatibility and tool support should be the priority, as we need to make sure the automation tool aligns well with our system.

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Lauran

6 months ago

I agree, having a solid test process in place is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of automation.

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Carri

6 months ago

I think we should focus on the maturity of the test process for the TAS.

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Jesusita

6 months ago

That's a valid point, Colene. If the tool doesn't support the system, automation efforts will be wasted.

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Colene

7 months ago

I believe compatibility and tool support are crucial. If the automation tool doesn't align with the system, it won't be effective.

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Rory

7 months ago

I agree with Jesusita. If the test process is not mature, automation may just compound the existing issues.

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Jesusita

7 months ago

I think the most important criteria is the maturity of the test process. Without a solid test process in place, automation may not be effective.

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Tiffiny

8 months ago

Ah, come on, you guys are overthinking this! It's gotta be the 'Compatibility and tool support'. I mean, if the tool can't even handle the system, we're basically just throwing money down the drain, am I right?

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Lemuel

8 months ago

Whoa, wait a minute, what about the 'Technical planning in support of ROI analysis'? I mean, if we can't prove that this automation is gonna give us a solid return on investment, the stakeholders might not be too happy, you know?

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Refugia

8 months ago

Hmm, I don't know, guys. I'm leaning more towards the 'Frequency of use' being the most important. I mean, if those test cases aren't being run regularly, then what's the point of automating them, right? We gotta make sure we're targeting the ones that are actually making a difference.

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Lindy

8 months ago

You know, I'm kinda with Trinidad on this one. But I also think the 'Maturity of the test process' is a big deal. I mean, if we're starting from scratch, it's gonna take a lot more work to get those tests up and running, you know?

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Trinidad

8 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. If we're aiming to automate those regression tests, I'd say the 'Compatibility and tool support' is the most crucial factor. I mean, if the tool can't handle the system, we're pretty much dead in the water, am I right?

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Terrilyn

8 months ago

Whoa, this question is definitely a doozy! I mean, with no formal test process and those pesky regression defects popping up, it's like we're playing a game of 'Spot the Bug' every month. But hey, at least the budget's been approved, right? Now we just gotta figure out what's gonna give us the biggest bang for our buck.

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Ricarda

6 months ago

Definitely, without the right tool support, we won't be able to effectively automate those regression tests.

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Ricarda

6 months ago

I agree, making sure the automation tool is compatible and well supported is crucial for the success of the TAS.

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Ricarda

7 months ago

C) Compatibility and tool support

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