Summarize Appropriate Investment Criteria in Selecting Candidate Projects CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A company's test automation strategy prioritizes projects that support the business goal of faster time-to-market for customer-facing features. The team is evaluating two projects: Project X is a backend billing system that is rarely changed, and Project Y is a customer-facing mobile app that receives monthly feature updates. Which project should be selected, and what is the primary reason?

   • AProject Y, because it is a mobile app, which is inherently easier to automate than a backend system.
   • BProject X, because backend systems have higher risk and require more testing, aligning with the strategy's focus on risk reduction.
   • CProject Y, because its frequent updates and customer-facing nature directly support the business goal of faster time-to-market, making it a strategic fit.
   • DProject X, because its stability means automation will require minimal maintenance, freeing resources for other strategic initiatives.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Why is the availability of skilled resources an important factor when selecting a candidate project for test automation?

   • ABecause skilled resources guarantee that automation will be successful
   • BBecause automation requires specialized skills to develop and maintain effective test scripts
   • CBecause skilled resources are only needed for manual testing
   • DBecause automation eliminates the need for any testing skills
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4. 8application · medium

   A multinational company has a test automation strategy that emphasizes compliance with data protection regulations. They are evaluating two projects: Project A is a customer data management system that is subject to strict regulatory audits, and Project B is an internal HR system with no regulatory requirements. Which project should be prioritized for automation, and why?

   • AProject B, because it has a lower risk, which means automation will be easier to maintain.
   • BProject B, because it is an internal system and automation will be easier to implement without external constraints.
   • CProject A, because it has a higher technical complexity, which makes automation more valuable.
   • DProject A, because its regulatory compliance requirements mean that thorough and repeatable testing is essential to avoid costly fines and reputational damage.
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5. 9application · medium

   A team is evaluating a project for automation. The project has a moderate risk level, but the team has a junior automation engineer with limited experience. The project is expected to be maintained for 3 years. What is the most appropriate action regarding the automation investment?

   • AReject the automation project because the moderate risk level is too high for a junior engineer to handle.
   • BDelay the automation until a more experienced engineer is available, or provide additional training to the junior engineer to mitigate the skill gap.
   • CAutomate only the simplest test cases to reduce the complexity for the junior engineer.
   • DProceed with automation because the 3-year lifespan is sufficient to recover the investment, and the junior engineer can learn on the job.
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6. 10application · medium

   An organization is defining its investment criteria for selecting test automation projects. They have a limited budget and want to maximize the return on investment. Which combination of criteria should they prioritize?

   • AProjects that align with the current year's budget, regardless of the business impact.
   • BProjects that are easy to automate, even if they are rarely tested.
   • CProjects with frequent regression cycles, a long expected lifespan, and a stable environment.
   • DProjects with the most complex test cases, regardless of how often they are run.
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