What is the purpose of conducting a pilot before rolling out a test automation strategy?

To validate the strategy on a small scale and learn from the experience

To avoid any need for change management

To select the most expensive tools

To immediately roll out the strategy to all teams at once

A company is defining its target state for test automation. The business wants to achieve 90% automation of regression tests within two years. The current state shows that the test environment is unstable and teams lack automation skills. What is the MOST realistic phased roadmap?

Phase 1: automate all regression tests immediately; Phase 2: fix environment issues as they arise

Phase 1: stabilize the test environment and train key testers; Phase 2: pilot automation on a high-value application; Phase 3: expand automation to other teams

Phase 1: outsource automation to a vendor; Phase 2: transfer knowledge to internal teams

Phase 1: purchase a commercial automation tool; Phase 2: require all teams to use it; Phase 3: measure results

An organization wants to move from manual to automated regression testing. The test automation architect has defined a target state where 80% of regression tests are automated. Which approach BEST supports a phased roadmap to achieve this target?

Roll out automation to all teams simultaneously to achieve the target quickly

Start with a pilot team, learn from the experience, then expand to other teams in phases

Automate only the simplest test cases first to ensure quick wins

Focus only on the teams with the most manual test cases

A company is developing an organizational test automation strategy. The test manager wants to ensure that the strategy is accepted and supported. Which stakeholder group should be engaged EARLY in the strategy definition to align automation goals with business value?

Executive sponsors and product owners

Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy

Domain 6Objective 2

Test Automation Strategy Across the Organization CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 8)

Part of the Domain 6: Implementation and Improvement Strategies for Testing Automation domain, which makes up ~14% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 60-minute exam (~25–40 total, ~4–6 in this domain), expect 2–3 from this objective — we provide 39 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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10concepts

10 Concepts in This Objective

Organizational Test Automation Strategy Definition
Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
Assessment of Current State
Definition of Target State and Roadmap
Governance and Standards
Resource Allocation and Skill Development
Tool Selection and Standardization
Pilot and Rollout Strategy
Monitoring, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
Risk Management and Mitigation

Questions 36–39

36foundation · easy
What is the purpose of conducting a pilot before rolling out a test automation strategy?
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37expert · hard
A company is defining its target state for test automation. The business wants to achieve 90% automation of regression tests within two years. The current state shows that the test environment is unstable and teams lack automation skills. What is the MOST realistic phased roadmap?
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38application · medium
An organization wants to move from manual to automated regression testing. The test automation architect has defined a target state where 80% of regression tests are automated. Which approach BEST supports a phased roadmap to achieve this target?
Select an answer first
39application · medium
A company is developing an organizational test automation strategy. The test manager wants to ensure that the strategy is accepted and supported. Which stakeholder group should be engaged EARLY in the strategy definition to align automation goals with business value?
Select an answer first

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