Roles and Responsibilities Within Test Automation CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which skill is most essential for a test automation engineer to successfully perform their role?

   • AExpertise in project budgeting and financial forecasting
   • BProficiency in programming languages and test automation frameworks
   • CDeep knowledge of marketing strategies
   • DAbility to negotiate contracts with vendors
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2. 17foundation · easy

   In a scenario where an automated test suite frequently fails due to changes in the application's user interface, which role is primarily responsible for updating the affected test scripts?

   • ADeveloper
   • BTest lead
   • CTest automation engineer
   • DBusiness analyst
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4. 18expert · hard

   A test automation project is facing a conflict: the test automation engineer wants to refactor the test framework to improve maintainability, but the test lead is concerned about the impact on the current release schedule. The developer is also requesting changes to the test environment. What is the best way to resolve this conflict?

   • AThe test lead should prioritize the release schedule and postpone all refactoring
   • BThe team should hold a meeting to discuss the trade-offs and agree on a plan that balances maintainability and schedule
   • CThe developer should be given full control over the test environment to resolve the conflict
   • DThe test automation engineer should proceed with the refactoring immediately to avoid future issues
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5. 19expert · hard

   A test automation project is being set up for a mobile application. The team has a test automation engineer with strong experience in web automation but no mobile testing experience. The test lead is considering hiring a consultant. What is the most critical skill gap that the consultant should fill?

   • AKnowledge of mobile-specific testing tools and frameworks
   • BProject management skills
   • CKnowledge of database testing
   • DExperience with API testing
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Which collaboration practice is most effective between the test lead and the test automation engineer during the automation lifecycle?

   • AThe engineer and test lead work independently and only meet at project milestones.
   • BThe test lead provides the engineer with the test strategy and priorities, and the engineer gives feedback on technical feasibility.
   • CThe engineer defines the test strategy and the test lead implements it.
   • DThe test lead writes the test scripts and the engineer reviews them.
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