ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 54

What is the primary reason for automating a confirmation test?

Answer options

• A. To verify that a new fix works correctly
• B. To test that a fix made in a prior release is still working
• C. To confirm that a fix doesn't break anything else
• D. To decrease the time it takes to test a new fix

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The primary goal of automating a confirmation test is to ensure that a new fix operates as intended. While the other options address important aspects of testing, they focus on verifying previous fixes or improving efficiency rather than directly confirming the functionality of the new fix.