ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 12

Which of the following describes how a test execution report is likely to be used?

Answer options

• A. To understand which test step caused the failure in a test case
• B. To identify problematic areas of the SUT by keeping a history showing which test cases fail the most
• C. To measure coverage of the test basis by a test suite
• D. To record how a test case failure has been fixed

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights the importance of tracking the history of test case failures to identify areas needing improvement in the System Under Test (SUT). Option A focuses on individual test step failures, which is less about trends over time. Option C deals with coverage measurement rather than identifying problematic areas, and option D is about documenting fixes rather than analyzing failure patterns.