Degree of Automation in Test Generation CT-MBT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A company is deciding between semi-automated and fully automated test generation for a system that will be maintained for many years. The model is expected to change frequently. What is the most important advantage of semi-automated generation in this context?

   • AIt eliminates the need for testers to understand the model.
   • BIt is always cheaper than fully automated generation.
   • CIt produces more test cases than fully automated generation.
   • DIt allows human testers to update the model and test cases more easily when requirements change.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes semi-automated test case generation?

   • AThe tool generates all test cases, and the tester only executes them.
   • BThe tester manually writes test cases, and the tool only manages them in a repository.
   • CThe tool generates test cases from a model, and the tester has no influence on the output.
   • DThe tester and the tool collaborate, with the tool generating candidate test cases that the tester reviews, modifies, and approves.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the spectrum of automation levels in test case generation?

   • AA classification based solely on the tool used, where using any tool implies full automation.
   • BA fixed set of five discrete levels defined by the ISTQB, each with mandatory tool support.
   • CA binary choice: either all test cases are generated manually or all are generated automatically.
   • DA continuum from fully manual generation, through semi-automated generation with human-tool collaboration, to fully automatic generation.
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5. 9application · medium

   A safety-critical medical device project must generate test cases from a formal state machine model. The team has limited model-based testing expertise, but the regulatory environment demands high traceability and coverage. The project timeline is tight, but the model is stable and well-documented. Which degree of automation is most appropriate for this context?

   • ANo automation, because safety-critical systems require 100% human-written tests.
   • BFully manual test generation, because the team lacks MBT expertise and can review each case carefully.
   • CFully automated test generation, because the model is stable and formal, so no human intervention is needed.
   • DSemi-automated test generation, where the tool generates candidate cases from the model and testers review and refine them.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is a primary advantage of fully automated test case generation compared to manual generation?

   • AIt requires no initial investment in tools or training.
   • BIt eliminates the need for a model of the system.
   • CIt can produce a large number of test cases quickly and consistently from a model.
   • DIt always results in higher quality test cases than manual generation.
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