ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 48

Which of the following statements related to the implementation of automated regression testing is least likely true?

Answer options

• A. When automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests should be the same as the corresponding manual tests
• B. When automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been executed to verify they operate correctly
• C. When automating regression tests, the initialization steps needed to set the test preconditions should be automated wherever possible
• D. When automating regression tests, taking into account the time needed to execute any test could allow reducing the deployment risk

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Option D is correct because while understanding execution time can be beneficial, it is not directly related to the principles of automating regression tests. Options A, B, and C are true as they emphasize maintaining test structure, ensuring manual tests are verified, and automating setup steps, which are essential for effective automated testing.