ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 65

Which of the following is not an advantage of test automation?

Answer options

• A. The ability to perform tests which would be difficult or impossible to execute manually
• B. The ability to run more tests in less time and therefore to make it possible to run them more often
• C. The ability to find more defects with the same tests compared to the manual execution
• D. The ability to enable a better use of skilled testers by freeing them from repetitive and boring tasks

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is correct because while test automation can help find defects, it does not inherently lead to finding more defects than manual testing with the same tests. The other options (A, B, and D) accurately describe the benefits of test automation, highlighting its efficiency, frequency of test execution, and the ability to alleviate testers from tedious tasks.