CT-TAE Free Practice Test

Which of the following success factors for a test automation project is TRUE?

1. A. Automated tests must be designed to capture only the data that is strictly needed for comparing expected and actual results
2. B. The test cases to be automated first must always be selected based on the number of times a test will need to be run
3. C. The test cases to be automated must have a high dependency on particular data values
4. D. Automated tests that fail due to changes in the requirements of the SUT should be promptly fixed rather than disabled from the test suite

Correct Answer: D

Your TAS has been running successfully on a Windows/GUI based SUT for some years. The SUT has undergone minimal change over the years to maintain business as usual, deploying six-monthly releases for minor enhancements and bug fixes using a waterfall lifecycle.
The TAS has not changed at all during this period. The current project for the SUT will be using the Scrum methodology to deliver a more modern, competitive, user interface. It is in the release planning stage with an agreed release backlog and set of sprints outlined.
The move from lengthy waterfall releases to shorter sprints has led you to conduct a review of the current TAS to make sure it is robust and fully optimised for the timescale challenges of the new project.
What two steps would be BEST to undertake during the review?
a) Ensure that new automation code is using the same naming conventions as existing code.
b) Perform a full regression run in Sprint 1 to identify what improvements could be made to the TAS for future sprints.
c) Ensure that the TAS is using the latest libraries for the operating system.
d) Review the functions that act upon the controls for the GUI for possible consolidation.
e) Involve the test team to see what ease-of-use improvements they would like to see made to the TAS.

1. A. c and d
2. B. b and c
3. C. a and b
4. D. d and e

Correct Answer: B

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 11thtest. 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 11thtest?

1. A. Re-run the test automation suite starting from the 12thtest
2. B. Return the database to a consistent state that allows subsequent test to run
3. C. Take a backup of the database in its current stat
4. D. So It can be analyzed later
5. E. Re-run the test automation suite starting from the 1sttest.

Correct Answer: C

If you are tracking the frequency that a test automation code reports a defect that is not really a defect, what metric are you gathering?

1. A. Tool scripting metrics
2. B. Automation code defect density
3. C. Trend metrics
4. D. The number of false-fail results

Correct Answer: D
Reference: https://www.sealights.io/regression-testing/11-test-automation-metrics-and- their-pros-cons/

What are the four horizontal layers of the gTAA?

1. A. Test adaptation, test execution, test design, test definition
2. B. Test generation, test execution, test definition, test APIs
3. C. Test generation, test definition, test execution, test adaptation
4. D. Test definition, test execution, test reporting, test adaptation

Correct Answer: C
Reference: https://www.slideshare.net/jannatindia/chapter-3-the-generic-test-automation-architecture