Benefits and Risks of Test Automation CTFL Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A team has a large regression suite that takes 8 hours to run manually. They automate the suite, and it now runs in 30 minutes. However, the team notices that the automated tests sometimes fail due to timing issues, not actual defects. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AIgnore the timing-related failures since they are not real defects.
   • BReduce the number of automated tests to minimize failures.
   • CRevert to manual testing to avoid the timing issues.
   • DIncrease the timeout values and add synchronization points to make the tests more reliable.
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2. 17application · medium

   A development team uses continuous integration and wants to run a set of 500 regression tests on every code commit. The tests take 2 hours to run manually. The team wants to get faster feedback on whether a commit broke existing functionality. What is the primary benefit of automating these tests?

   • AReducing the total number of test cases needed.
   • BEliminating the need for any manual testing.
   • CGuaranteeing that all defects are found.
   • DProviding faster and more frequent feedback on code changes.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit to consider in a cost-benefit analysis of test automation?

   • AReduced time for regression testing over the long term.
   • BImmediate return on investment after the first test run.
   • CGuaranteed reduction in the number of defects.
   • DElimination of all manual testing efforts.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key benefit of test automation?

   • AIt guarantees that all defects will be found before release.
   • BIt eliminates the need for manual testing entirely.
   • CIt provides faster feedback on the quality of the software under test.
   • DIt reduces the need for test design and maintenance activities.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A company has a suite of 1,000 regression tests. They run the suite once a month. The initial automation cost is estimated at 2,000 hours, and maintenance is 100 hours per month. Manual execution takes 200 hours per month. The test manager must decide whether to automate. What is the most important consideration in this decision?

   • AThe team's preference for automation.
   • BThe number of test cases, which is high enough to justify automation.
   • CThe tool's ability to generate reports.
   • DThe payback period, which is over 20 months, making automation a poor investment.
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