A SUT has an existing automated test suite. Which of the following statements relating to the introduction of new features in the SUT is TRUE?

Question

Options

• AAutomated tests are not affected by the introduction of a new feature and running them against
• BThe introduction of a new feature could require updates or additions to the testware components
• CThe test automation engineer should work with the business analysts to ensure the new feature is
• DIt is generally more difficult to automate test cases for a new feature as the development has not

• A
  83% (19)
• B
  9% (2)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Looking at this question, I need to flag something important: the answer key appears to contain an error, and the choices are all truncated mid-sentence, which makes precise analysis difficult.

Why B is almost certainly the correct answer (not A):

Option B - "The introduction of a new feature could require updates or additions to the testware components" - is a well-established principle in test automation. New features need new test cases, and they may also require updates to existing test data, test scripts, or supporting infrastructure (testware). The word "could" makes this unambiguously true.

Why A is problematic:

The fragment of A reads "Automated tests are not affected by the introduction of a new feature" - this is generally false. New features can break existing tests (especially if existing behavior changes), and the test suite clearly needs expansion to cover the new feature.

Why C and D are distractors:

• C is likely false or incomplete - TAEs don't necessarily need to be the ones working with BAs on feature requirements; that's a broader team responsibility.
• D is false - automation for new features is often easier because the feature is being built with testing in mind, and there are no legacy dependencies to navigate.

Memory tip: When a SUT grows, so must its testware - new features always mean new (or updated) tests. Think: feature added → testware updated.

Recommendation: Double-check your source material - if the original question marks B as correct, that aligns with standard ISTQB/testing principles.

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