Tool Support for Testing CTFL Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · easy

   A test manager needs to generate a report showing the status of all defects, including their severity, priority, and assignment. The data is currently stored in a defect tracking tool. What is the most efficient way to produce this report?

   • AUse a static analysis tool to analyze the defect data.
   • BUse a performance testing tool to measure the defect tracking tool's speed.
   • CManually compile the report from the defect tracking tool's database.
   • DUse the reporting features of the defect tracking tool to generate the report.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What is a common risk associated with test automation?

   • AIt eliminates the need for manual testing
   • BIt always increases the number of defects in the software
   • CIt guarantees faster test execution
   • DIt may require significant effort to maintain the automated tests
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4. 23expert · hard

   A team has been using a record-and-playback automation tool for a year. The automated tests are fragile and break whenever the application's user interface changes slightly. The team is considering rewriting the tests using a different approach. What is the most likely root cause of the fragility, and what is the best solution?

   • AThe application is too complex for automation; the team should stop automating.
   • BThe tests are tightly coupled to the UI; the team should use a more robust approach, such as keyword-driven or data-driven testing.
   • CThe tool is outdated; the team should switch to a newer record-and-playback tool.
   • DThe team is not running the tests often enough; they should run them more frequently.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of using static analysis tools?

   • AThey replace the need for dynamic testing
   • BThey measure system performance under load
   • CThey can find defects early in the development lifecycle
   • DThey automatically fix all defects they find
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6. 25application · easy

   A test manager wants to track the progress of testing activities, including the number of test cases executed, passed, failed, and the number of open defects. Which type of tool should be used?

   • AA performance testing tool that measures system response times.
   • BA static analysis tool that reviews the source code for defects.
   • CA test management tool that provides dashboards and reports on test execution and defects.
   • DA test data preparation tool that generates test data.
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