Which testing activity is generally a limitation of test automation and better performed manually?

Performance testing with many virtual users.

Exploratory testing to discover unexpected defects.

Data-driven testing with a large set of input combinations.

Regression testing of stable functionality.

A team is evaluating the feasibility of automating a set of API tests. The API is well-documented, but the test environment is shared with other teams and is frequently reset. The tests are critical for release validation and run on every build. What is the most significant feasibility concern?

The API documentation may be outdated, leading to incorrect test assertions.

The shared environment may cause tests to fail due to data conflicts or resets.

The tests run too frequently, causing unnecessary load on the API.

The API tests are too simple to justify automation.

Which element is typically included in the COST side of an automation ROI calculation?

The number of defects found in production.

The license fees for the automation tool and the salaries of automation engineers.

The time spent by testers on manual regression testing.

The time saved by running tests overnight.

Which benefit is typically considered a QUALITATIVE benefit of test automation in a cost-benefit analysis?

Improved tester morale by reducing repetitive manual work.

Increased number of test cases executed per day.

Reduced time to execute regression tests.

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Domain 3Objective 3

Applicability and Viability of Test Automation CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 1)

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Test Automation Applicability Factors
Test Automation Viability Assessment
Cost-Benefit Analysis for Automation
Risk Assessment in Automation
Automation Feasibility Criteria
Selecting Candidates for Automation
Automation ROI Calculation
Constraints and Limitations of Automation

Questions 1–5

1foundation · easy
Which testing activity is generally a limitation of test automation and better performed manually?
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2application · medium
A company is calculating the ROI of a test automation project. The initial investment is $40,000, and the annual maintenance is $8,000. The automation saves $25,000 per year in manual testing costs and also reduces the number of defects reaching production, saving an estimated $10,000 per year in rework. What is the ROI after three years?
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3expert · hard
A team is evaluating the feasibility of automating a set of API tests. The API is well-documented, but the test environment is shared with other teams and is frequently reset. The tests are critical for release validation and run on every build. What is the most significant feasibility concern?
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4foundation · easy
Which element is typically included in the COST side of an automation ROI calculation?
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5foundation · easy
Which benefit is typically considered a QUALITATIVE benefit of test automation in a cost-benefit analysis?
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