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AThe keyword driven scripts may become out of date if not maintained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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by Viva at Sep 11, 2024, 10:52 AM

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Mertie

1 months ago

Option C? Really? New projects not working as well? That's like saying 'my car works great, but I better not try to use it for anything else.' Clearly the most significant risk is the architect's departure.

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Ellsworth

7 days ago

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

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Leonie

16 days ago

B) The level of abstraction, coupled with the departure of the architect may make the system hard to maintain

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Zoila

24 days ago

A) The keyword driven scripts may become out of date if not maintained

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Clay

2 months 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 Outdated scripts could cause all sorts of problems.

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Veronika

24 days ago

It's important for the project teams to work together to ensure the keyword scripts are maintained properly to avoid any issues.

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Sharika

26 days ago

True, if good coding standards are not followed, it could lead to inconsistencies and errors in the TAS.

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Carlene

27 days ago

I think option B is also a significant risk. The level of abstraction could make it difficult for new team members to understand and maintain the system.

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Rashad

29 days ago

I agree, keeping the keyword scripts up-to-date is crucial for the TAS to continue working well.

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Twila

2 months 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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Dewitt

1 months ago

Yes, it's definitely a risk when multiple teams are involved in maintaining the scripts.

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Hubert

1 months ago

I agree, consistency in coding standards is crucial for maintainability.

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Bea

2 months 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

2 months 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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Lorriane

29 days ago

True, it's important to have consistent coding standards to ensure the TAS remains reliable and easy to maintain.

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Diego

1 months ago

That's a good point. It could definitely cause issues if each team is following different coding practices.

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Helga

1 months ago

But what about option D? Different teams maintaining the scripts could lead to inconsistencies in coding standards.

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Tien

1 months ago

I agree, option B does seem like a major risk. The system might become too complex to handle without the architect.

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Annelle

2 months 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

2 months 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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