ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 3

If model-based testing has been selected for the overall test automation approach for a project, how does that influence the layers of the TAA?

Answer options

• A. All layers are used, but the test generation layer will be automated based on the defined model
• B. There will be no need for the execution layer
• C. No adaptation will be needed because the interfaces will be defined by the model
• D. There will be no need to design the tests for the API because those will be covered by the model

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because model-based testing automates the test generation layer based on the defined model while still utilizing all layers of the TAA. Options B and C are incorrect as the execution layer is still necessary, and adaptations might be needed for interfaces. Option D is also wrong since API tests may still require design despite the model coverage.