A team is evaluating a new test automation tool. The tool has a low upfront license fee, but it requires a specialized programming language that only one team member knows. The team also needs to set up a dedicated test environment. Which factor is most likely to drive the total cost of ownership higher than expected?

The specialized programming language

A team has automated a critical business workflow. The automation passes consistently, but the team notices that the tests do not catch a known defect that was introduced two releases ago. What is the most likely risk factor?

The tests have poor assertion coverage

A team is estimating the cost of automating a suite of 500 test cases. They plan to use a commercial tool with per-execution pricing. The tests will run in CI on every commit. Which cost driver is most likely to be underestimated?

The cost of the test environment

A company is deciding whether to automate a set of API tests. The tests are stable, run quickly, and are used in every release. The team has the necessary skills. What is the most likely benefit of automation in this scenario?

Reduced need for manual testing

Elimination of all testing costs

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A team is evaluating a new test automation tool. The tool has a low upfront license fee, but it requires a specialized programming language that only one team member knows. The team also needs to set up a dedicated test environment. Which factor is most likely to drive the total cost of ownership higher than expected?
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22application · medium
A team has automated a critical business workflow. The automation passes consistently, but the team notices that the tests do not catch a known defect that was introduced two releases ago. What is the most likely risk factor?
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23foundation · easy
Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate risks associated with test automation?
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24application · medium
A team is estimating the cost of automating a suite of 500 test cases. They plan to use a commercial tool with per-execution pricing. The tests will run in CI on every commit. Which cost driver is most likely to be underestimated?
Select an answer first
25application · medium
A company is deciding whether to automate a set of API tests. The tests are stable, run quickly, and are used in every release. The team has the necessary skills. What is the most likely benefit of automation in this scenario?
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Questions 21–25

A team has automated a critical business workflow. The automation passes consistently, but the team notices that the tests do not catch a known defect that was introduced two releases ago. What is the most likely risk factor?

Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate risks associated with test automation?

A team is estimating the cost of automating a suite of 500 test cases. They plan to use a commercial tool with per-execution pricing. The tests will run in CI on every commit. Which cost driver is most likely to be underestimated?

A company is deciding whether to automate a set of API tests. The tests are stable, run quickly, and are used in every release. The team has the necessary skills. What is the most likely benefit of automation in this scenario?

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