Strategic Considerations in Different Software Development Lifecycle Models CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   An Agile team is using behavior-driven development (BDD) to automate acceptance tests. The tests are written in Gherkin and executed in the CI pipeline. The team is struggling with the maintenance of the step definitions. What is the most effective way to reduce maintenance?

   • AKeep step definitions small and focused on a single action or assertion.
   • BAvoid using BDD and write tests in a traditional scripting language.
   • CUse a tool that automatically generates step definitions from feature files.
   • DWrite step definitions that are as generic as possible to handle multiple scenarios.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the scope of test automation in a V-model project?

   • AAutomation is performed only after the entire system is delivered to the customer
   • BAutomation is planned for each test level, but execution is typically deferred until the corresponding development phase is complete
   • CAutomation is only used for unit testing, never for higher levels
   • DAutomation is not recommended in the V-model because testing is manual by definition
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4. 18application · medium

   A test manager is evaluating test automation tools for a project that will use a V-model. The project has strict regulatory requirements and requires traceability. Which tool feature is most important?

   • AAbility to run tests in parallel to reduce execution time.
   • BIntegration with requirements management and test management tools.
   • CSupport for data-driven testing to maximize coverage.
   • DSupport for multiple scripting languages to accommodate team skills.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which practice is a key strategic consideration for test automation in an iterative and incremental model like Agile?

   • AUsing only manual testing to ensure flexibility
   • BIntegrating automated tests into continuous integration to provide rapid feedback
   • CAvoiding automation to reduce maintenance overhead
   • DDelaying all test automation until the final release
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6. 20expert · hard

   A company is moving from a Waterfall model to an Agile model. The existing test automation suite is heavily reliant on end-to-end tests that take hours to run. The team wants to adopt continuous integration. What is the most important change to the test automation strategy?

   • AKeep the end-to-end tests but run them only nightly.
   • BIncrease the number of end-to-end tests to ensure comprehensive coverage.
   • CRemove all automated tests and rely on manual testing.
   • DShift to a test pyramid approach with more unit and integration tests.
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