Istqb Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 65
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of using test automation?
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A
Prevention of simple human errors through greater consistency
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B
More objective assessment and providing measures that are too complicated for humans to derive
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C
Reduced workload due to the redundancy of repetitive tasks
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D
Easier access to information about testing progress and test management
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Test automation increases workload initially as it requires creating and maintaining automated test scripts. However, in the long run, it reduces the workload by efficiently executing repetitive tasks and freeing up testers to focus on more critical and exploratory testing.
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