A SUT update introduces a new feature that changes the behavior of an existing module. The test automation team has limited time and must update the testware. What should they do first?

Prioritize updating tests that cover critical business functions

Update all tests in alphabetical order to ensure completeness

Delay the update until the SUT is stable

Rewrite the entire test framework to accommodate the new feature

Which activity is part of validating restructured testware?

Writing new test cases for the updated SUT

Reviewing the SUT's release notes

Updating the test framework's configuration

Running the restructured test suite and comparing results with expected outcomes

When an SUT update changes the authentication mechanism, which framework component would likely need to be updated?

Test environment's network configuration

Test data files containing user credentials

Utility libraries that handle login and session management

A SUT update changes the response format of an API from XML to JSON. The automated test suite has multiple test scripts that parse XML responses. What is the most efficient way to handle this change?

Update each test script individually to parse JSON

Create a utility function that parses JSON and update all scripts to use it

Use a tool to convert XML responses to JSON in the test environment

Ignore the change and continue using XML parsers

What is the main goal of refactoring test scripts after an SUT update?

To add more test cases to cover the new SUT features

To make the test scripts run faster

To improve the structure and maintainability of the test scripts while preserving their behavior

To remove all dependencies on external libraries

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Objective: Restructure the Automated Testware to Align with System Under Test Updates CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21application · medium
A SUT update introduces a new feature that changes the behavior of an existing module. The test automation team has limited time and must update the testware. What should they do first?
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22foundation · easy
Which activity is part of validating restructured testware?
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23foundation · easy
When an SUT update changes the authentication mechanism, which framework component would likely need to be updated?
Select an answer first
24application · medium
A SUT update changes the response format of an API from XML to JSON. The automated test suite has multiple test scripts that parse XML responses. What is the most efficient way to handle this change?
Select an answer first
25foundation · easy
What is the main goal of refactoring test scripts after an SUT update?
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