Challenges of Test Automation in Regulated Environments CT-FT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A test automation team is running a suite of tests for a financial application. The tests are passing when run individually, but fail when run as a full suite. The team suspects that the tests are not independent. What is the most likely cause and the best solution?

   • AThe tests are sharing state, such as a common database record. The solution is to ensure each test uses isolated data and cleans up after itself.
   • BThe tests are running too fast and need to be slowed down.
   • CThe tests are not being run in the correct order.
   • DThe test environment is not powerful enough to run the full suite.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   In a risk-based approach to test automation, which tests are typically prioritized for automation?

   • ATests that require no test data setup
   • BTests that are easy to automate regardless of risk
   • CTests that are rarely executed
   • DTests that cover high-risk areas with significant business impact
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which practice is essential for protecting sensitive financial data used in automated tests?

   • AAnonymizing or masking data before using it in test environments
   • BSharing test data with all team members without restrictions
   • CUsing production data without modification to ensure realism
   • DStoring test data in plain text files for easy access
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Why is repeatability important for automated tests in a regulated environment?

   • ATo make tests run faster
   • BTo allow tests to be run only once
   • CTo reduce the need for test documentation
   • DTo ensure that test results are consistent and can be relied upon as evidence
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6. 25application · medium

   A bank is expanding its test automation team with new hires who have experience in software development but not in the financial domain. The compliance officer requires that all personnel involved in automated testing are competent for their roles. What should the test manager do first?

   • APair each new hire with a senior tester who reviews all their work until they are up to speed.
   • BProvide training on financial regulations, testing standards, and the organization's test automation framework, and then assess their competency.
   • CRequire the new hires to obtain a certification in test automation before they can work on any project.
   • DAssign the new hires to write test scripts for non-critical systems until they gain experience.
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