AWS DevOps Robot Programming & Configuration 5

Question 1

In Robot Framework, which file extension is used for resource files that contain reusable keywords and variables shared across multiple test suites?

Accepted Answer

.resource

Answer

Robot Framework 4+ recommends the `.resource` extension for files containing only reusable keywords and variables, not test cases.

Question 2

When a Robot Framework test suite in CodeBuild needs to test an application running in a Docker container, what is the recommended approach in buildspec.yml?

Accepted Answer

Start the Docker container in pre_build and run robot tests in build phase pointing to localhost

Answer

Starting the container in pre_build and targeting localhost in robot tests is the standard pattern since CodeBuild supports Docker-in-Docker by default.

Question 3

Which Robot Framework listener interface method is called after each individual test case completes, making it useful for real-time reporting to AWS CloudWatch?

Accepted Answer

end_test

Answer

The `end_test` listener method receives test name and status after each test, allowing custom actions like pushing metrics to CloudWatch.

Question 4

A team wants to parallelize Robot Framework tests across multiple CodeBuild instances. Which approach is MOST cost-effective for splitting test execution?

Accepted Answer

Use CodeBuild batch builds with matrix strategy to run test subsets in parallel

Answer

CodeBuild batch builds with matrix configurations allow parallel test execution on separate instances with automatic result aggregation in a single build.

Question 5

In Robot Framework, what is the purpose of the `[Teardown]` setting within a test case?

Accepted Answer

Execute cleanup actions after the test regardless of pass or fail outcome

Answer

`[Teardown]` always runs after a test case completes, even if the test fails, ensuring cleanup like closing browsers or deleting test data.

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