Test Automation Strategy Across the Organization CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A multinational company wants to adopt test automation across its product lines. The executive sponsor asks the test automation architect to define an organizational strategy. The architect interviews development teams and discovers that each team uses different testing tools, has varying levels of automation skill, and reports success metrics differently. What should the architect do FIRST to align the strategy with business objectives?

   • ASelect a pilot team and design a rollout plan to demonstrate quick wins.
   • BDefine a target state that standardizes on a single toolchain and mandates a common reporting format.
   • CAssess the current automation maturity, business goals, and stakeholder expectations to inform the strategy.
   • DCreate a governance board to enforce standards across all teams immediately.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of defining a target state for test automation?

   • ATo assign specific tasks to individual testers
   • BTo list all the defects found in the last release
   • CTo document the current automation tools in use
   • DTo describe the desired future state of automation across the organization
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key criterion for evaluating a test automation tool?

   • AThe popularity of the tool on social media
   • BThe number of features, regardless of whether they are needed
   • CCompatibility with the organization's technology stack
   • DThe color of the tool's logo
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5. 9application · medium

   A company has multiple teams adopting test automation. Each team is selecting its own tools and writing test scripts in different styles. The test manager wants to ensure consistency and maintainability across the organization. What should the test manager do?

   • ALet each team continue with its own tools and styles to preserve autonomy
   • BEstablish governance standards for tool selection, coding conventions, and reporting
   • CMandate a single tool for all teams without consulting them
   • DCreate a central team that writes all automation scripts for every team
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6. 10expert · hard

   A company is planning to implement test automation across multiple product lines. The budget is limited, and there is a shortage of automation skills. The test manager must decide how to allocate resources. What is the MOST effective resource allocation strategy?

   • AHire external consultants for each product line to ensure quick implementation
   • BAllocate the entire budget to one product line to achieve a complete automation solution
   • CInvest in training a core group of testers and have them mentor others, while using open-source tools to reduce costs
   • DPurchase expensive commercial tools and hire experts to use them
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