What is NOT a factor in considering when you are asked to ensure an effective transition from manual to automated tests?

Question

Options

• AComplexity to automate the manual test cases
• BCorrectness of test data and test cases
• CThe look and feel of the SUT
• DThe controllability of the SUT

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  14% (6)
• D
  75% (33)

Explanation

Option D is correct because controllability of the SUT - the ability to put the system into a required state - is a prerequisite for both manual and automated testing alike. Since it's already implicitly addressed before any testing begins, it doesn't become a new or distinct factor specific to the manual-to-automation transition.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Complexity to automate) directly affects the transition - some manual tests involve human judgment or exploratory steps that are difficult or costly to script, so complexity must be assessed.
• B (Correctness of test data and test cases) matters because automating flawed manual tests simply produces fast, repeatable failures; the quality of the source material must be verified before investing in automation.
• C (Look and feel of the SUT) is relevant because UI-heavy automated tests depend on stable layouts and element identifiers - frequent visual changes increase maintenance overhead and can break automated scripts.

Memory tip: Think of it this way - the transition is about converting existing assets (test cases, data) and adapting to the target system's interface. Controllability was already a concern when you first built the manual tests; it doesn't resurface uniquely during the handoff. Ask yourself: "What changes when I go from human to script?" Controllability doesn't change - the other three factors do.

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