CTA CTA Configuration & Station Settings

Question 1

Where are TestStand station-level configurations such as adapter settings and report paths persistently stored?

Accepted Answer

In the Station Options file (StationOptions.ini or .cfg)

Answer

Station Options are saved to a station-specific configuration file (StationOptions.ini/.cfg) that persists settings across sessions.

Question 2

A CTA architect wants to enforce identical Station Options across 50 test stations. What is the most scalable approach?

Accepted Answer

Export and distribute a common StationOptions.cfg via deployment package

Answer

Exporting the StationOptions.cfg and deploying it as part of a deployment package ensures all 50 stations share identical configurations.

Question 3

Which TestStand adapter setting determines whether adapter modules are loaded once at engine startup or reloaded before every sequence run?

Accepted Answer

Load Mode in adapter settings

Answer

The Load Mode adapter setting controls whether TestStand reloads the test module (VI, DLL, etc.) fresh for each run or caches it after first load.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the TestStand 'Search Directories' configuration?

Accepted Answer

It sets paths where TestStand searches for sequence files, modules, and type palette files

Answer

Search Directories tell TestStand where to look for sequence files, code modules, and type palette files when they are not found in the default location.

Question 5

A CTA architect must prevent operators from changing adapter settings at a deployed station. Which setting achieves this?

Accepted Answer

Set Operator Privileges to deny access to Station Options

Answer

Configuring Operator Privileges to deny access to Station Options dialogs prevents operators from altering adapter or engine settings.

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