HCT Automation & Scripting

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of automating repetitive tasks?

Accepted Answer

Reduced human error and increased consistency of results

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Elimination of all human involvement

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Faster execution without any testing needed

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Reduced need for documentation

Question 2

What should be included in every automation script?

Accepted Answer

Error handling, logging, and clear documentation of purpose

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Only the core functionality

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Comments explaining every line of code

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A graphical user interface

Question 3

When is automation NOT appropriate?

Accepted Answer

For one-time tasks or processes requiring complex human judgment

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For repetitive tasks performed more than once daily

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For standardized processes with clear rules

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For tasks that currently require manual data entry

Question 4

How should automated processes be monitored?

Accepted Answer

Through alerts, dashboards, and regular review of execution logs

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They do not need monitoring once working

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Only during initial deployment

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By manually checking results weekly

Question 5

What is the recommended approach for testing automation scripts?

Accepted Answer

Test in a non-production environment with realistic data before deployment

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Test directly in production with live data

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Skip testing for simple scripts

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Test only when major changes are made

Question 6

Why should automation scripts include version control?

Accepted Answer

To track changes, enable rollbacks, and support collaborative development

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To satisfy audit requirements only

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It is only needed for large teams

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To reduce storage requirements