Challenges of Test Automation in Regulated Environments CT-FT Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A financial institution is automating tests for a system that processes credit card transactions. The test data includes real credit card numbers. The compliance team requires that the data be protected, but the test automation team needs realistic data to validate the system's behavior. What is the best approach?

   • AUse a data masking tool to replace real credit card numbers with synthetic numbers that pass validation checks.
   • BUse a small subset of real credit card numbers and delete them after testing.
   • CUse the real credit card numbers but restrict access to the test environment.
   • DAsk the card issuer for permission to use the real card numbers in testing.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is the main benefit of applying a risk-based approach to test automation in a regulated environment?

   • AIt reduces the need for documentation
   • BIt eliminates the need for manual testing
   • CIt guarantees that all tests are automated
   • DIt ensures that automation effort is focused on the most critical areas
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4. 28expert · hard

   A financial institution is required to provide an audit trail for all changes to automated test scripts. The team currently uses a version control system, but the auditor notes that the audit trail is incomplete because it does not show why a change was made. What is the most effective way to enhance the audit trail?

   • AUse a separate branch for each change and merge it after code review.
   • BRequire that every commit message includes a reference to the associated change request or defect and a brief explanation of the reason for the change.
   • CStore the test scripts in a database with a change history table.
   • DRecord the timestamp and author of each change in a log file.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Why is training important for personnel involved in test automation in a regulated environment?

   • ATo reduce the number of testers needed
   • BTo allow testers to skip documentation
   • CTo ensure they understand regulatory requirements and can perform their duties correctly
   • DTo make tests run automatically without human intervention
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6. 30foundation · easy

   In a regulated environment, what does traceability of automated tests to requirements ensure?

   • AThat every requirement has at least one automated test verifying it
   • BThat automated tests are faster than manual tests
   • CThat testers are trained on the automation tool
   • DThat the test environment is identical to production
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