Automated Testing Frameworks
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Test automation is described as essential for test-first development. Complete the sentence.
Tests are written as executable components before the task is implemented. An automated test framework makes it easy to write executable tests and (1) a set of tests for execution. JUnit is a widely used example. As testing is automated, there is always a set of tests that can be quickly and easily executed — whenever any functionality is added to the system, the tests can be run and problems that the new code has introduced can be (2) immediately.
Correct Answer
Explanation
An automated test framework makes it easy to write executable tests and submit a set of tests for execution. Because testing is automated, whenever functionality is added to the system, the tests can be run and problems introduced by new code can be caught immediately.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition