ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 5 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam

Question #: 37
Topic #: 5

You have inherited a TAS that is working well it uses keyword-driven scripting and was well architected. The automation architect who built the system has now moved on to another company. The TAS is working across several projects and has a multiple library of keywords, categorised by project. The individual project teams maintain these keyword scripts.

Based only on the given information, what is the MOST significant risk for the TAS?

AThe keyword driven scripts may become out of date if not maintained

BThe level of abstraction, coupled with the departure of the architect may make the system hard to maintain

CNew projects may not work as well with the TAS as the current projects

DBecause the keyword scripts are maintained by different teams, there is a likelihood that good coding standards are not followed

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Suggested Answer: B

by Viva at Sep 11, 2024, 10:52 AM

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Clay

3 days ago

I'd pick option A. As the keyword scripts age and project teams change, keeping those scripts up-to-date is going to be critical. Outdated scripts could cause all sorts of problems.

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Twila

9 days ago

I'm going with option D. With different teams managing the keyword scripts, consistency in coding standards is likely to be a major challenge. That could lead to a messy, unmaintainable system down the line.

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Bea

13 days ago

I believe the level of abstraction, coupled with the departure of the architect, may make the system hard to maintain. That's a big risk too.

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Meghan

15 days ago

Hmm, the most significant risk seems to be option B - the abstraction level and the architect's departure could make the system hard to maintain. Without the original architect's guidance, the complex keyword scripts might become a maintenance nightmare.

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Annelle

18 days ago

I agree with you, Nadine. If the scripts are not updated regularly, it could lead to failures in automation.

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Nadine

21 days ago

I think the most significant risk is that the keyword driven scripts may become out of date if not maintained.

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