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Question 1

In a first possible implementation, the automated test scripts within a suite locate and interact with elements of a web UI indirectly through the browsers using browser-specific drivers and APIs, provided by an automated test tool used as part of the TAS. In an alternative implementation, these test scripts locate and interact with elements of the same web UI directly at the HTML level by accessing the DOM (Document Object Model) and internal JavaScript code. The first possible implementation:

A. Has the same level of intrusion as the alternative implementation, and therefore the risk of test scripts producing false positives is the same in both cases B. Has a lower level of intrusion than the alternative implementation, and therefore its test scripts are less likely to produce false positives C. Has a lower level of intrusion than the alternative implementation, and therefore its test scripts are more likely to produce false positives D. Has a higher level of intrusion than the alternative implementation, and therefore its test scripts are less likely to produce false positives

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

You are currently designing the TAA of a TAS. You have been asked to adopt an approach for automatically generating and executing test cases from a model that defines the SUT. The SUT is a state-based and event- driven that is described by a finite-state machine and exposes its functionality via an API. The behavior of the SUT depends on hardware and communication links that can be unreliable.
Which of the following aspects is MOST important when designing the TAA in this scenario?

A. Looking for tools that allow performing setup and teardown of the test suites and the SUT. B. Adopting a test definition strategy based on classification tree coverage for the test definition layer. C. Looking for tools that allows direct denoting of exceptions and actions depending on the SUT events. D. Adopting a test definition strategy based on use case/exception case coverage for the definition layer.

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

A suite of automated test cases was run multiple times on the same release of the SUT in the same test environment. Consider analyzing a test histogram that shows the distribution of test results (pass, fail, etc.) for each test case across these runs. Which of the following potential issues is MOST likely to be identified as a result of such an analysis?

A. Security vulnerabilities in automated test cases B. Outliers in test execution times C. Unstable automated test cases D. Maintainability issues in automated test cases

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A TAS uses a commercial test automation tool and the default logs generated by the inconsistent formats such as different types of messages (pass/fail steps, screenshots, warnings, etc.) To solve this issue some custom logging functions have been created from the test scripts, making it possible to log the different types of messages with the same format. However, this may cause a problem due to excessive size of the logs which can make it difficult to find the required information. Assume that all the default logs will be disabled when running the automated tests and that some tests will not generate excessively sized logs.
Which of the following represents the BEST suggestion for implementing the custom logging functions?

A. Implement the custom logging functions to redirect the logs to multiple files B. Implement the custom logging functions without saving timestamps C. Implement the custom logging functions without saving stack traces D. Implement the custom logging functions to support different levels of tracing

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following practices can be used to specify the active (i.e., actually available) features for each release of the SUT and determine the corresponding automated tests that must be executed for a given release?

A. The use of feature toggles B. The use of feature files C. Feature-driven development D. Test-driven development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

Which of the following attributes should NOT be included in a test execution report associated with a suite of automated tests?

A. System/Application under test and its version B. Summary of the test execution results C. Defect clusters identified during test execution D. Environment in which the tests have been executed

Correct Answer: C

Question 7

Consider choosing an approach for the automated implementation of manual regression test suites written at the UI level for some already developed web apps. The TAS is based on a programming language that allows the creation of test libraries and provides a capture/playback feature that allows recognition and interaction with all widgets in the web UIs being tested. The automated tests will be implemented by team members with strong programming skills. The chosen approach should aim to reduce both the effort required to maintain automated tests and the effort required to add new automated tests. Which of the following approaches would you choose?

A. Test-Driven Development (TDD) B. Linear scripting C. Structured scripting D. Capture/playback

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

(Which of the following aspects of "design for testability" is MOST directly associated with the need to define precisely which interfaces are available in the SUT for test automation at different test levels?)

A. Observability B. Controllability C. Architecture transparency D. Autonomy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

Which of the following statement about the implementation of automated regression testing is FALSE?

A. When automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as the corresponding manual tests B. When automating regression tests, consideration should be given to how much time would be saved by automation C. When automating regression tests, the initialization steps set the test preconditions should be automated wherever possible D. When automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been executed to verify they operate correctly

Correct Answer: B

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