Challenges of Test Automation in Regulated Environments CT-FT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A bank is introducing a new open-source test automation tool to replace a legacy tool. The quality assurance manager must ensure the tool is acceptable for use in a regulated environment. Which action is most important to perform before using the tool for regression testing of a critical trading application?

   • ADocument the tool's intended use, perform a risk assessment, and validate that it meets the requirements for the testing context.
   • BTrain the test team on the new tool and update the test automation framework accordingly.
   • CCompare the new tool's features with the legacy tool and list the differences in a report.
   • DConduct a proof-of-concept to verify the tool can execute the existing test cases.
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2. 17application · medium

   A multinational bank is automating tests for a new anti-money laundering (AML) system. The test data includes transaction records from customers in multiple countries. The compliance team is concerned about cross-border data transfers. What is the most important consideration for the test automation team?

   • AEncrypt the test data during transmission and at rest.
   • BUse the same test data for all regions to ensure consistency in testing.
   • CObtain approval from the bank's legal department before any test execution.
   • DEnsure that the test data is stored and processed in a location that complies with the data protection regulations of all relevant jurisdictions.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A financial company is considering using a commercial test automation tool that has not been previously used in a regulated environment. The tool vendor provides a validation certificate, but the company's quality manager is unsure if this is sufficient. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AAccept the vendor's validation certificate as evidence of the tool's suitability.
   • BPerform an independent evaluation of the tool against the company's specific requirements and risk profile.
   • CRequest the vendor to provide a list of other financial companies using the tool.
   • DUse the tool only for non-critical testing to avoid the need for validation.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A test automation team is using a version control system to manage test scripts. An auditor requires that the test scripts used for a specific release be preserved and retrievable. What is the most effective way to meet this requirement?

   • AStore the test scripts in a shared network drive with a date-stamped folder.
   • BCreate a release branch in the version control system and tag it with the release number.
   • CKeep a local copy of the test scripts on each tester's machine.
   • DExport the test scripts to a PDF document and store it in a document management system.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A test automation team is preparing documentation for a regulatory audit. The auditor wants to see that the automated tests are traceable to the requirements they verify. The team has a test management tool that links test cases to requirements, but the auditor also wants to see the test results. What is the most efficient way to provide this evidence?

   • AGenerate a traceability matrix from the test management tool that shows the mapping between requirements, test cases, and test results.
   • BProvide a list of all test cases and a separate list of all test results.
   • CProvide the test automation code and let the auditor review it.
   • DProvide a verbal explanation of how the tests are linked to requirements.
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