ISTQB CT-TAE – Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer — Question 9

New features have been added for the current release of a SUT.
Which action would NOT be appropriate for the TAE to perform when evaluating the impact on the TAS?

Answer options

• A. Gather feedback from the Business Analysts to determine if the current TAS will meet the needs of the new features.
• B. Review existing keywords to see if they need to be modified.
• C. Run existing automated tests against the updated SUT to verify and record any changes to their correct operation.
• D. Evaluate compatibility with existing test tools and, where necessary, identify alternative solutions.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is incorrect because gathering feedback from Business Analysts is a relevant and appropriate action when evaluating the TAS's ability to support new features. The other options (B, C, and D) involve necessary actions such as reviewing keywords, running tests to verify functionality, and ensuring tool compatibility, all of which are crucial for a thorough impact assessment.