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What is the role of test automation in security testing?
The correct answer is D. It can accelerate benchmark tests and repeat them with a consistent test setup. But it cannot. Test automation in security testing is effective for repetitive tasks and consistent benchmarks but struggles with complex, exploratory scenarios that require human intuition.
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- AIt is an option but it tends to be very expensive.
- BIt should be used exclusively. Manual testing is outdated because of low speed and possible test
- CTest automation is not usable in security due to the complexity of the tests.
- DIt can accelerate benchmark tests and repeat them with a consistent test setup. But it cannot
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(15 responses)- C7% (1)
- D93% (14)
Why each option
Test automation in security testing is effective for repetitive tasks and consistent benchmarks but struggles with complex, exploratory scenarios that require human intuition.
While initial setup can have costs, the long-term benefits of efficiency and consistency often make test automation cost-effective, especially for frequent testing.
Test automation should complement, not exclusively replace, manual testing in security, as manual testing is crucial for uncovering nuanced and complex vulnerabilities that automation often misses.
Test automation is certainly usable in security, particularly for predefined and repeatable tests, even for complex systems.
Test automation excels at rapidly executing predetermined, repeatable security checks, like benchmark tests or regression tests, ensuring consistent configuration and results across multiple runs. However, it lacks the adaptability and contextual understanding of human testers needed for identifying novel or complex vulnerabilities that require creative thinking and deep analysis.
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