Applicability and Viability of Test Automation CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A company is considering automating their manual regression tests. The initial cost of automation is estimated at $50,000, with annual maintenance of $10,000. Manual testing currently costs $100,000 per year. The automation is expected to reduce manual testing time by 80%. What is the most important factor to consider when evaluating the viability of this automation initiative?

   • AThe preference of the test team for automation over manual testing.
   • BThe number of test cases that can be automated, regardless of their execution frequency.
   • CThe payback period, which is the time it takes for the savings to cover the initial investment.
   • DThe availability of open-source tools, which can reduce the initial cost to zero.
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2. 22application · medium

   A team is deciding whether to automate a set of usability tests that involve observing how users interact with a new mobile app. The tests are conducted with real users in a lab setting. What is the most appropriate approach?

   • AAutomate only the data collection, such as recording user actions, but keep the analysis manual.
   • BKeep the usability tests manual because they require human observation and interpretation.
   • CAutomate the usability tests using a scripted UI automation tool to simulate user interactions.
   • DAutomate the tests using a tool that can analyze user facial expressions.
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4. 23expert · hard

   A team is automating tests for a mobile application that supports multiple device types and operating system versions. The team has a limited budget and cannot afford a device lab. They are considering using a cloud-based device farm. What is the most important consideration?

   • AThe device farm is not secure enough for testing sensitive data.
   • BThe device farm will introduce network latency, making tests slower.
   • CThe cost of the device farm may exceed the savings from automation.
   • DThe device farm may not support all the required device and OS combinations.
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5. 24application · medium

   A team has a set of test cases with the following characteristics: Test A runs every hour and has stable expected results. Test B runs once per release and requires visual inspection of images. Test C is a smoke test that runs on every build and takes 2 minutes. Test D is a performance test that requires specialized hardware. Which test case is the LEAST suitable for automation?

   • ATest D, because performance tests are never suitable for automation.
   • BTest C, because it is a smoke test and is too simple to automate.
   • CTest B, because it requires visual inspection that is difficult to automate reliably.
   • DTest A, because it runs too frequently and would consume too many resources.
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6. 25application · medium

   A team is considering automating tests for a system that is still in the early stages of development. The requirements are changing frequently, and the system architecture is not yet stable. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ADelay automation until the system and requirements stabilize.
   • BBegin automating immediately to establish a regression suite early.
   • CAutomate all tests and update them as the system changes.
   • DAutomate only the most complex test cases to maximize value.
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