Which of the following statement about the implementation of automated regression testing is FALSE?

Question

Options

• AWhen automating regression tests, the structure of automated tests must always be the same as
• BWhen automating regression tests, the corresponding manual tests should have already been
• CWhen automating regression tests, the initialization steps set the test preconditions should be
• DWhen automating regression tests, consideration should be given to how much time would be

• A
  9% (2)
• B
  86% (19)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

Option B is the false statement because there is no requirement that manual tests must have already been executed (or run successfully) before they can be automated. Test cases can be automated directly from specifications or designs without prior manual execution - in fact, some tests are automated from inception and never run manually at all.

Why the distractors are true (and therefore not the answer):

• A is true: Automated tests generally should mirror the logical structure of the manual tests they replace, maintaining traceability between the two.
• C is true: Setting up preconditions (initialization steps) is a fundamental and necessary part of any automated test, ensuring the system is in the correct state before execution.
• D is true: Cost-benefit analysis - estimating how much time automation saves versus how long it takes to build and maintain - is a standard and important consideration when deciding what to automate.

Memory tip: Think of the acronym "NOMA" - "No Manual execution rOquired for AutoMation." The key trap in automation questions is assuming you must prove a test works manually before scripting it; automation can precede manual execution entirely.

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