ISTQB ISTQB-CT-TAE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ISTQB ISTQB-CT-TAE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  You are working on a TAS for standalone application. The automated tests are developed based on a automation framework that allows interaction with GUI elements using on object orientated API. The GUI elements include menus, buttons, radio buttons, text toolbars and their properties. Whilst automating a test, you have discovered that the GUI elements of some third party components are not identifiable by the automated tool you are using.

  Which of the following is the FIRST step that you take to investigate this issue?

  A. Verify the testability support with the providers of the third party components
  B. Verify whether the GUI identification depends on the browser.
  C. Adopt an approach that uses the coordinates of the GUI elements instead
  D. Verify whether naming standards for variables and have been defined for the current automation solution
  A. Verify the testability support with the providers of the third party components

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  Explanation

  When encountering issues with the identification of GUI elements of third-party components within an automated testing framework, the initial step should be to verify the testability support with the providers of those components. This is because the third-party components may not adhere to the same standards or methods of identification that the primary testing tool uses. By contacting the providers, you can determine whether there are known issues or workarounds, or if they offer their own tools or methods for enabling test automation. This approach is proactive and can save time by addressing the compatibility issue at its source, rather than attempting to implement potentially inefficient or unreliable solutions.

  References:

  The answer is supported by the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the test automation tool's capabilities and the system under test (SUT), including any third-party components that may be integrated 12. Additionally, the resources provided by softwaretestinghelp.com discuss the challenges and considerations when dealing with test automation, including the interaction with third-party elements 34.

• Question 102:

  If model-based testing has been selected for the overall test automation approach for a project, how does that influence the layers of the TAA?

  A. All layers are used, but the test generation layer will be automated based on the defined model
  B. There will be no need for the execution layer
  C. No adaptation will be needed because the interfaces will be defined by the model
  D. There will be no need to design the tests for the API because those will be covered by the model
  A. All layers are used, but the test generation layer will be automated based on the defined model

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  Explanation

  In model-based testing, the test cases are derived from a model that represents the desired behavior of the System Under Test (SUT). This model serves as the basis for generating test cases, which means the test generation layer will be automated based on the defined model. However, all other layers of the Test Automation Architecture (TAa)- , such as the execution layer, test script layer, and the adaptation layer, are still utilized. The model informs the generation of test cases but does not eliminate the need for the other layers, as they play crucial roles in the execution and management of the tests.

  References:

  The ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus discusses the influence of model-based testing on the layers of the TAA, emphasizing the automation of the test generation layer while retaining the other layers.

• Question 103:

  A TAS will be deployed for the first time into a dedicated environment that uses resources shared with existing applications. There is a significant risk that some existing applications may stop working because of resource conflicts.

  Which mitigation activity is MOST effective?

  A. Verify whether the TAS can be ported to additional future environments
  B. Test the TAS for compatibility issues in the target environment
  C. Optimize the TAS for faster execution before deployment
  D. Delay deployment until the next software release
  B. Test the TAS for compatibility issues in the target environment

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  Explanation

  Option B is correct because the stated risk concerns resource conflicts in the actual target environment, so compatibility testing there is the most direct mitigation.

  Option A is incorrect because portability to other environments does not address the immediate compatibility risk.

  Option C is incorrect because execution speed is not the main issue described.

  Option D is incorrect because delay alone does not reduce the technical risk unless compatibility is actually assessed.

• Question 104:

  You are planning the pilot for an in-house developed Test Automation solution (TAS).

  Which two of the following would be important steps to take as part of the planning process?

  a)- Review your organisation's current projects and identify which one would be most suitable to pilot the TAS. b)- Ensure that the developers will provide the necessary commitment for the TAS deployment activities. c)- Run a series of training workshops for new users of the TAS before they are asked to use it. d)- Develop a project plan for the pilot and reserve the necessary budget and resources for its implementation. e)- Ask the developers to provide any missing functionality during the deployment activities.

  A. a and b
  B. b and d
  C. c and d
  D. c and e
  C. c and d

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  Explanation

  When planning the pilot for an in-house developed Test Automation Solution (TAS), it is essential to conduct training workshops for new users (Option c)- and develop a detailed project plan while reserving the necessary budget and resources (Option d)- . Training workshops ensure that the users are adequately prepared to use the TAS effectively, contributing to the success of the pilot by minimizing user-related issues and enhancing the adoption rate. A comprehensive project plan with allocated budget and resources establishes a structured framework for the pilot, ensuring that all necessary aspects, such as objectives, scope, timeline, and success criteria, are clearly defined and understood. These steps are critical in preparing the organization for the pilot, mitigating risks, and setting a clear path toward evaluating the TAS's effectiveness and potential benefits for the organization.

• Question 105:

  A project consists of distributed teams working in a 24-hour environment, where activities happen at all hours of the day. This project adopts a CI (Continuous Integration) process when developer check-in code and consists of automated activities that include generating a build and deploying it to a test environment. Automated integration tests are run multiple times a day. The project have asked for a report containing the automation test results for every build, which must be available 24/7 to the project team.

  Which of the following would be the BEST way to automatically provides this report?

  A. Store the execution results of the integration tests for the last build to a database (without overwriting the results from the previous builds), use this database to automatically update a dashboard containing the build history and test results accessible to the project team.
  B. Store the execution result of the integration tests for the last build to a database (overwriting the results from the previous build)- , automatically create a test execution report for this build send It via e-mail to the project team
  C. Store the execution results of the integration tests for the last build to a database (without overwriting the results from the previous builds). Automatically create a test execution report for this build and send it via e-mail to the project team
  D. Store the code coverage results of the integration tests for the last build to a database (without overwriting the results from the previous builds). And automatically create a chart showing the trend in code coverage and send via email to the project team.
  A. Store the execution results of the integration tests for the last build to a database (without overwriting the results from the previous builds), use this database to automatically update a dashboard containing the build history and test results accessible to the project team.

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  Explanation

  The best way to automatically provide a report that is available 24/7 to the project team in a CI environment is to store the execution results of the integration tests for each build in a database without overwriting the previous results. This allows for a historical record of test results, which is essential for analyzing trends over time and for audit purposes. Using this database to automatically update a dashboard ensures that the information is readily accessible to the team at any time, providing a real-time and comprehensive view of the build history and test results.

  References:

  The answer aligns with best practices in continuous integration and reporting, as described in ISTQB's Test Automation Engineer syllabus, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a history of test results and providing easy access to the results for all team members.

• Question 106:

  A major component of your organisation's Test Automaton Solution (TAS) is a popular open-source third-party capture-replay tool for automated functional testing.

  Which two of the following must the Test Automation Engineer (TAe)- ensure happens for this TAS?

  a)- The third party tool is placed under configuration management control. b)- The annual support and maintenance costs are agreed with the tool's vendor. c)- It is Important to obtain information about updates and new versions of the tool so that the third party tool is kept up to date. d)- Ensure that the TAS test scripts are integrated into the tool's framework. e)- Ensure that no changes are made to the tool, because modifications are not allowed for third party products.

  A. a and b
  B. c and d
  C. a and c
  D. d and e
  C. a and c

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  Explanation

  For a Test Automation Solution (TAS) that utilizes a third-party capture-replay tool, it is crucial to ensure that: a)- The tool is placed under configuration management control. This is important to maintain consistency across different environments and versions, and to manage changes effectively. c)- Information about updates and new versions of the tool is obtained and applied. Keeping the tool up-to-date ensures that the latest features and fixes are utilized, which can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the TAS. Placing the tool under configuration management control and staying informed about updates are essential practices for maintaining the reliability and integrity of the TAS.

  References:

  The answer is based on the best practices for test automation as outlined in the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus, which includes the management of test tools and the importance of keeping software up-to-date as part of configuration management.

• Question 107:

  Which of the following is a change to the SUT that would require the TAS to be modified?

  A. A new capability which allows the customer to use the product on mobile devices
  B. A decrease in the required coverage for the regression tests
  C. A need to more rapidly release updates to the production environment
  D. A performance fix that doubles the speed of the user responses
  A. A new capability which allows the customer to use the product on mobile devices

• Question 108:

  Which of the following is a true statement about test automation metrics?

  A. Tracking the effort to maintain automated tests is rarely useful.
  B. The time required to analyze test failures is reduced if the logging for the SUT and TAS is synchronized.
  C. The time spent on test case development is greater than the time spent on test case maintenance.
  D. On average, execution of an automated test case is equal to twice the Equivalent Manual Test Effort (EMTe)- .
  B. The time required to analyze test failures is reduced if the logging for the SUT and TAS is synchronized.

• Question 109:

  Which of the following statements describes a success factor of a test automation project?

  A. Automated tests must be designed to capture only the data that is strictly needed for comparing expected and actual results
  B. The test cases to automate first must always be selected based on the number of times a test may be run
  C. Test automation can allow creating tests that run faster and are less subject to operator errors
  D. Automated tests failed due to changes in the requirements of the SUT should be promptly fixed rather than commented out
  D. Automated tests failed due to changes in the requirements of the SUT should be promptly fixed rather than commented out

• Question 110:

  Consider a TAS that adopts a keyword-driven framework. The SUT is a web application and the set of available keywords for writing the automated tests consists of a very large number of keywords that relate to highly specific user actions tied directly to the GUI of the SUT. The automated tests written with such set of keywords are statically analyzed by a custom tool that shows the presence of many repeated instances of several identical sequences of keywords. The waiting mechanism implemented by the TAS for a webpage load is based on a synchronous sampling within a given timeout: the TAS allows checking a webpage load every X seconds until a timeout value.

  Based only on the given information, which of the following recommendations would you provide for improving the TAS (assuming it is possible to perform all of them)?

  A. Changing the scripting approach to data-driven scripting
  B. Implementing keywords with higher level of granularity
  C. Changing the wait mechanism to explicit hard-coded waits
  D. Establishing an error recovery process for TAS and SUT
  B. Implementing keywords with higher level of granularity
  D. Establishing an error recovery process for TAS and SUT