The test leader is the person who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling the test
activities and resources in a test project. The test leader should have the best knowledge of the test
objectives, scope, risks, resources, schedule, and quality criteria. The test leader should also be
aware of the test automation criteria, such as the execution frequency, the test support, the team
education, the roles and responsibilities, and the devs and testers collaboration1. Based on these
factors, the test leader can decide which tests are suitable for automation and which are not, and
prioritize them accordingly. The test leader can also coordinate with the test automation engineers,
the developers, and the stakeholders to ensure the alignment of the test automation strategy with
the test project goals and expectations. Reference = ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
v4.0 Syllabus, Chapter 2, Section 2.3.1, Page 152; ISTQB Glossary of Testing Terms v4.0, Page 403;
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Syllabus, Chapter 6, Section 6.1.1, Page 514; Top
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