Selecting the Automation Approach CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a test automation framework?

   • ATo ensure that all tests pass without human intervention
   • BTo automatically generate test cases from requirements
   • CTo replace the need for manual testing entirely
   • DTo provide a structured foundation for creating, executing, and maintaining automated tests
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2. 2expert · hard

   A company is developing a mobile application that supports both iOS and Android. The test team wants to automate the UI tests for both platforms. They have a limited budget and want to minimize maintenance effort. Which automation approach is most appropriate?

   • AUse a cross-platform automation tool that allows writing tests once and running them on both platforms.
   • BUse separate automation tools for iOS and Android to get the best platform support.
   • CAutomate only the Android app and manually test the iOS app.
   • DAutomate only the iOS app and manually test the Android app.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A test manager is planning the automation of a large legacy system. The system has a high number of manual regression tests that take three weeks to execute. The team has two automation engineers and a budget for one commercial tool. The system is stable but has many integration points. What is the most effective automation plan?

   • AAutomate the most critical and time-consuming regression tests first, using a risk-based approach.
   • BAutomate only the integration tests, leaving the rest manual.
   • CAutomate only the unit tests, leaving all higher-level tests manual.
   • DAutomate all regression tests in a single iteration to achieve full coverage quickly.
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5. 4application · medium

   A company is developing a web application using a microservices architecture. The test team needs to automate end-to-end tests that span multiple services. They have strong programming skills and want to create maintainable tests that can run in parallel. Which automation architecture should they choose?

   • AA data-driven framework where test data is stored externally and tests are reused.
   • BA record-and-playback tool that captures UI interactions.
   • CA modular, keyword-driven framework with a service layer that abstracts API calls.
   • DA linear script architecture with a single test suite that runs sequentially.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which aspect is considered in an automation feasibility analysis?

   • AThe personal career goals of the test manager
   • BThe color scheme of the test automation tool's user interface
   • CThe number of defects found in the previous release
   • DThe technical, organizational, and economic aspects of automating a test activity
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