Objective: Explain How Static Analysis Can Aid Test Automation Code Quality CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of applying static analysis to test automation code?

   • ATo identify potential defects in the code without executing it
   • BTo replace the need for unit testing in test automation
   • CTo measure the runtime performance of test cases
   • DTo automatically fix all coding errors in the test code
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2. 17application · medium

   A test automation team is planning to introduce static analysis into their workflow. They want to catch defects early in the development cycle and reduce the maintenance effort of their test code. They also want to ensure that the analysis is performed consistently on every change. Which integration approach best meets these goals?

   • ARun static analysis once a month on the entire codebase
   • BRun static analysis only during code review by a senior developer
   • CRun static analysis as a pre-commit hook on the developer's local machine
   • DRun static analysis in a continuous integration pipeline on every commit
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4. 18expert · hard

   A test automation team is planning to use static analysis to improve code quality. They have a mix of test code written in Java and JavaScript. They want to use a single tool that can analyze both languages and integrate with their CI pipeline. Which type of tool would be most suitable?

   • AA multi-language static analysis platform that supports both Java and JavaScript
   • BA Java-specific linter and a JavaScript-specific linter run separately
   • CA code coverage tool that supports both languages
   • DA compiler that supports both languages
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5. 19foundation · easy

   How does static analysis contribute to the maintainability of test automation code?

   • ABy automatically generating test data for the automation suite
   • BBy detecting code smells and complexity issues that hinder future changes
   • CBy executing test cases to verify their outcomes
   • DBy ensuring the test code runs faster on the CI server
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6. 20expert · hard

   A test automation team is considering whether to invest in static analysis for their test code. They have a small team and a tight deadline. They want to improve code quality but are concerned about the overhead of setting up and maintaining static analysis tools. Which benefit of static analysis would most justify the investment in this context?

   • AReduced maintenance effort over time due to early detection of defects
   • BAutomatic generation of test documentation
   • CElimination of the need for code reviews
   • DGuaranteed improvement in test execution speed
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