ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 28

You are working as a TAE for a company who are re-designing their website. The new website provides information for customers and there are two minor features being developed:
1. Request a newsletter
2. Ability to contact the organisation with a question or comment
The website must be “mobile friendly" and available on all major web browsers.
You have been tasked to provide an automated solution for web browsers only and to concentrate on the two minor features.
What would be a KEY challenge with automation in this context?

Answer options

• A. A low level of intrusion is likely from use of existing UI elements, but depending on the solution this might be more complex than a higher level of intrusion.
• B. Because there is a high level of intrusion there may be many false alarms.
• C. Automation might not be possible on the mobile devices.
• D. The benefits of automation might not be achieved for many years due to the complexities of the SUT and automation solution.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the complexities of the System Under Test (SUT) and the automation framework can significantly delay the realization of automation benefits. Options A, B, and C do not address the long-term challenges posed by the intricacies involved in implementing automation for the specified features.