Objective: Explain Configuration Management for Testware CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A test automation engineer receives a request to modify a shared test data file that is used by multiple automated test suites. The engineer wants to understand the potential impact of the change before making any modifications. Which step of the change control process should the engineer perform first?

   • ASubmit a change request to the configuration manager for approval.
   • BPerform an impact analysis to identify which test suites and configuration items would be affected by the change.
   • CDelete the old test data file and create a new one with the updated values.
   • DImmediately update the test data file and notify the team of the change.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of impact analysis in the change control process?

   • ATo determine the cost of the test automation tool
   • BTo evaluate the potential effects of a proposed change on other testware and the test schedule
   • CTo automatically implement the change in all affected test scripts
   • DTo decide which test cases to execute first
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is the first step in a typical change control process for testware?

   • AUpdating the test documentation
   • BDeleting the old version of the testware
   • CImplementing the change immediately
   • DSubmitting a change request
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5. 9expert · hard

   A test automation team is struggling with inconsistent test results. Different testers report different outcomes for the same test suite, and the team suspects that testers are using different versions of test scripts and test data. The test manager wants to implement a configuration management process that ensures all testers use the same versions and that changes are controlled. However, the team also needs to allow testers to experiment with new test approaches without affecting the stable test suite. Which approach best balances these needs?

   • AHave each tester maintain their own copy of the testware and share results manually.
   • BLock all testware files so that only the test manager can modify them.
   • CCreate a single shared folder where all testers work on the same files simultaneously.
   • DUse a version control system with a main branch for stable testware and feature branches for experimentation, with a change control process for merging to main.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A test automation team has a shared test data file that is used by multiple test suites. A developer requests a change to the data format, which will require updates to several test scripts. The team wants to minimize disruption to the nightly test runs while implementing the change. Which approach should the team take?

   • ACreate a branch for the change, update the test data and affected scripts, test the branch, and merge it back after validation.
   • BApply the change directly to the shared test data file and update all scripts in the main branch immediately.
   • CDisable the nightly test runs until the change is fully implemented.
   • DCreate a copy of the test data file with a new name and update only the scripts that use the new file.
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