QA Fundamentals · Senior · Question 11 of 76
How do you estimate the ROI of test automation?
- 1Assume automation always pays off after the first run
- 2Compare build and maintenance cost with saved effort and risk reduced
- 3Count how many tests were automated over the last quarter of work
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Correct answer: Compare build and maintenance cost with saved effort and risk reduced
Explanation
Automation costs time to write and to maintain. It pays off for tests run often over a long period, and through faster feedback that prevents costly defects.