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

ISTQB ISTQB-CT-TAE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 111:

  You have been conducting interviews for a TAE position. One statement concerning the rollout of a TAS after a successful pilot project is shown below from each of the four candidates.

  Which candidate has provided the best answer?

  A. Before you begin rolling out the TAS, you should write up some guidelines, and "How To" documents, to help the testers quickly adopt the TAS.
  B. You can start rolling out the TAS to other selected projects immediately, but on a one-at-a-time basis. To save time, any testers who need training can seek assistance from the developers.
  C. As you roll out the new TAS, some existing test processes might not be a good fit. In those cases, the TAS should be adapted to fit the processes.
  D. As you roll out the new TAS, some existing test processes might not be a good fit. In those cases, the test processes should be adapted to fit the TAS.
  D. As you roll out the new TAS, some existing test processes might not be a good fit. In those cases, the test processes should be adapted to fit the TAS.

• Question 112:

  Which of the following BEST describes why it is important to separate test definition from test execution in a TAA?

  A. It allows developing steps of the test process without being closely tied to the SUT interface.
  B. It allow choosing different paradigms (e.g event-driven) for the interaction TAS and SUT
  C. It allows specify test cases without being closely tied to the tool to run them against the SUT
  D. It allows testers to find more defects on the SUT
  B. It allow choosing different paradigms (e.g event-driven) for the interaction TAS and SUT

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  Explanation

  Separating test definition from test execution in a Test Automation Architecture (TAa)- is crucial for ensuring flexibility and maintainability in test automation efforts. The best reason for this separation is option

  B: It allows the test definition to be completed without knowledge of the tool that will be used for execution. This separation abstracts the process of defining what to test (test definition) from how to test (test execution). By decoupling these aspects, test definitions can be written in a more tool-agnostic manner, focusing solely on the testing objectives, requirements, and criteria without being constrained by the capabilities or limitations of any specific test execution tools. This approach not only enhances the reusability of test cases across different tools and environments but also facilitates easier maintenance and updates to the test suite as testing tools evolve or change. It enables a more sustainable and adaptable test automation framework that can better respond to changes in technology, tools, and testing needs over time.

• Question 113:

  You are executing the first test run of a test automation suite of 200 tests. All the relevant information related to the state of the SUT and to the automated test execution is stored in a small database. During the Automated test run you observe that the first 10 test pass, while an abnormal termination occurs when executing the 11th test. This test does not complete its execution and the overall execution of the suite is aborted. An immediate analysis of the abnormal termination is expected to be time consuming and you have been asked to produce a detailed report of the execution results for the first test run, as soon as possible.

  What is the MOST important FIRST step to be taken immediately after the abnormal occurred when executing the 11th test?

  A. Re-run the test automation suite starting from the 12th test
  B. Return the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent test to run
  C. Take a backup of the database in its current state. So It can be analyzed later
  D. Re-run the test automation suite starting from the 1st test.
  C. Take a backup of the database in its current state. So It can be analyzed later

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  Explanation

  The most crucial first step after an abnormal termination is to take a backup of the database in its current state. This ensures that you have a snapshot of the system at the point of failure, which is invaluable for a thorough post-mortem analysis. Without this, you may lose critical information about the state of the system that could help identify the root cause of the failure. Once the backup is secured, you can proceed with restoring the system to a consistent state and continue with subsequent tests or rerun the test suite as needed.

  References:

  The ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus and best practices highlight the importance of error recovery processes and the preservation of test artifacts for analysis.

• Question 114:

  You are a TAE working for a software house which provides quarterly releases of its software to its customers. There are many different versions of the SUT that need to be tested simultaneously by different tests teams.

  Your TAS is complex and you need to ensure it remains consistent across the different SUT environments.

  What is the BEST and MOST efficient way to ensure each of the test teams use the same version of the TAS to test the different versions of the SUT?

  A. Due to the complexities involved and the high risks associated with these releases, it would be best to revert to manual testing.
  B. Produce comprehensive documentation of the TAS, installation and usage guidelines and provide training for each team member.
  C. Install the TAS is a central repository and have an automated installation and configuration of the TAS from this repository to each of the SUT environments.
  D. Develop a tool to track historical test results across the different SUT environments and look for trends.
  C. Install the TAS is a central repository and have an automated installation and configuration of the TAS from this repository to each of the SUT environments.

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  Explanation

  Observability in the context of a System Under Test (SUT) refers to the degree to which the system provides insights into its behavior, allowing users to understand the status of various actions performed. This enables users to verify that the system's actual behavior matches the expected behavior. Observability is crucial for diagnosing issues, understanding system performance, and ensuring that the system functions correctly.

  References:

  The concept of observability is covered in the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus, which discusses the importance of designing a system that provides clear and understandable interfaces giving control and visibility on all test levels.

  This includes the ability of the SUT to provide interfaces that give insight into the system, which is essential for creating effective and maintainable automated tests 1.

• Question 115:

  You are working on a software project that is creating software that will be used by diagnosticians who are gathering information for a medical study. The data is entered into a grid that allows the doctor to see all the pertinent data at one time.

  The software runs on desktops, tablets and secure handheld devices. Unfortunately, this grid cannot be interpreted by the test automation. It is possible to automate the testing of the data collection and display by using screen positioning, but that is likely to break when different devices/resolutions are used.

  Given this information, how should you proceed with the test automation?

  A. Automate the testing for the grid across all supported devices because this is capturing and displaying critical data.
  B. Automate the testing for the grid, but only on one platform to minimize the customization required.
  C. Do not automate the testing for the grid, use manual testing for that component.
  D. Automate the testing of the data capture at the database, but do not automate the testing of the UI.
  D. Automate the testing of the data capture at the database, but do not automate the testing of the UI.

• Question 116:

  You must automate a temporary set of checks for a legacy application during infrastructure migration. The solution must be quick to create, simple to use, and maintainability is not an important concern.

  Which scripting approach is MOST appropriate?

  A. Keyword-driven scripting
  B. Structured scripting
  C. Data-driven scripting
  D. Linear scripting
  D. Linear scripting

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  Explanation

  Option D is correct because linear scripting is fast and simple to create, which fits a short-term need where long-term maintainability is not a priority.

  Option A is incorrect because keyword-driven scripting introduces more abstraction and setup effort.

  Option B is incorrect because structured scripting improves organization but usually requires more design effort than necessary here.

  Option C is incorrect because data-driven scripting is most useful when the main need is varying test data efficiently.

• Question 117:

  Several teams must test different versions of the same SUT in parallel. The TAS is complex, and management wants every team to use the same approved TAS version with minimal manual effort.

  Which approach is BEST?

  A. Give each team its own copy of the TAS and let them update it locally
  B. Provide detailed documentation and ask each team to install the TAS manually
  C. Keep the TAS in a central repository and automate installation and configuration into each target environment
  D. Replace the TAS with manual testing for all releases
  C. Keep the TAS in a central repository and automate installation and configuration into each target environment

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  Explanation

  Option C is correct because a central repository combined with automated installation and configuration best supports consistency, control, and efficiency across multiple teams and environments.

  Option A is incorrect because local copies increase the risk of divergence.

  Option B is incorrect because manual installation is slower and more error-prone.

  Option D is incorrect because reverting to manual testing does not solve the consistency requirement and loses automation benefits.

• Question 118:

  Selection of the test execution tool is a design consideration for which part of the overall test automation project?

  A. TAS
  B. SUT
  C. TAA
  D. TAF
  C. TAA

• Question 119:

  During the first execution of a large automated suite, the run aborts unexpectedly in test 11. A small database stores relevant test and SUT state information. Immediate detailed analysis will take time, but a prompt execution report is required.

  What should be done FIRST?

  A. Re-run the suite from test 12 onward
  B. Restore the database immediately and continue the run
  C. Back up the database in its current state for later analysis
  D. Re-run the full suite from the beginning
  C. Back up the database in its current state for later analysis

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  Explanation

  Option C is correct because preserving the database state at the moment of failure protects evidence needed for later diagnosis.

  Option A is incorrect because continuing without preserving the failure state may lose critical information. Option

  B is incorrect because restoration before backup may destroy valuable evidence. Option D is incorrect because restarting the suite does not address the need to preserve the context of the abnormal termination.

• Question 120:

  Consider a TAS that is going to be deployed for the first time. The TAS requires share resources and run it its own test environment. The infrastructure for the TAS has been created along with maintenance procedures. It is very unlikely the TAS will be required to work in other target. Environments. There is a high-risk that when the TAS is deployed in its own test environment, a number of existing application will no longer work because of conflicts with the existing shared resources.

  Which of the following activities would you expect to be MOST effective at mitigating the risk associated with the first deployment of the TAS?

  A. Testing the TAS for application compatibility issues in the target environment
  B. Testing the TAS for its ability to be implemented in other target test environments.
  C. Testing the TAS for regressions due to optimization that fix non-functional issues.
  D. Testing the TAS for ITS ability to run a shared test environment
  A. Testing the TAS for application compatibility issues in the target environment

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  Explanation

  When deploying a Test Automation System (TAS) that requires shared resources and operates in its own test environment, the most effective way to mitigate the risk of existing applications not working due to resource conflicts is to perform compatibility testing in the target environment. This type of testing will help identify any issues where the TAS might interfere with the operation of existing applications that rely on the same resources. By addressing these compatibility issues before the TAS goes live, the risk of operational disruptions can be significantly reduced. This approach is supported by best practices in test automation, which emphasize the importance of ensuring that new systems work harmoniously within the established infrastructure without causing conflicts or errors 12.

  References:

  The ISTQB CT-TAE materials and guidelines highlight the importance of analyzing deployment risks and identifying technical issues that could lead to the failure of the test automation project. Compatibility testing is a key activity in this process, as it helps ensure that the TAS will function correctly alongside existing applications and within the current infrastructure 34.