ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 2

A major component of your organisation's Test Automaton Solution (TAS) is a popular open-source third-party capture-replay tool for automated functional testing.
Which two of the following must the Test Automation Engineer (TAE) ensure happens for this TAS? a) The third party tool is placed under configuration management control. b) The annual support and maintenance costs are agreed with the tool's vendor. c) It is Important to obtain information about updates and new versions of the tool so that the third party tool is kept up to date. d) Ensure that the TAS test scripts are integrated into the tool's framework. e) Ensure that no changes are made to the tool, because modifications are not allowed for third party products.

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because placing the third-party tool under configuration management control ensures that changes are tracked and managed, while obtaining information about updates is crucial for maintaining the tool's effectiveness. Options A and B do not address the necessary actions for keeping the tool current and under control, while D and E focus on integration and restrictions that are less critical than the selected actions.