Barclays Automation Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Java, Selenium Technical questions.
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Q2. Java collections Oops concepts Abstract vs Interface
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Q3. Array concepts String functions
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Q1. Java, Selenium Java syntex
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Java String programs
Selenium Scripts

Q1. Package discussion
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Q1. What was your experiences about Automation Testing
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I have extensive experience in automation testing, including designing and implementing test frameworks and scripts.
• Designed and implemented automation test frameworks using tools like Selenium and Appium

• Developed and executed automated test scripts for web and mobile applications

• Integrated automation tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing

• Performed regression testing using automation to ensure software stabi...read more
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You will create a mini application so they can assess your coding skills.

Q1. Overall experiences, Situational, Behavior
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Q1. 1. Logical questions like Pick 3rd element from 5 element list without using Index or looping concept, 2. 5 edit boxes are there with same property, nearer to each edit box is unique URL, How you will edit...read more
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Q2. 3. Locators order of usage 4. TestNG annotation orders, 5. About Feature file, Step Definitions
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• Locators order of usage refers to the priority of locators used to identify web elements in automation testing

• TestNG annotation orders refer to the sequence in which TestNG annotations are executed in a test case

• Feature file is a file that contains high-level description of the scenarios and steps in Gherkin language

• Step Definitions are the implementation
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Q1. HashMap program
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HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and allows for fast retrieval of values based on keys.
• HashMap is part of the Java Collections framework.

• It allows for efficient retrieval of values based on keys.

• Keys in a HashMap must be unique, but values can be duplicated.

• Example: HashMap map = new HashMap<>();
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Q2. Api testing interview
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45 minutes of Aptitude test consisting HOT skills questions related to Core Java, API and automation

Q1. - Previous experience - Write basic program in Selenium
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I have experience writing basic programs in Selenium for automation testing.
• Use Selenium WebDriver to open a browser and navigate to a webpage

• Locate elements on the webpage using various locators like ID, class name, xpath, etc.

• Perform actions on the elements like clicking buttons, entering text, etc.

• Use assertions to verify expected outcomes
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Q1. What is test life cycle?
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Test life cycle is a series of phases that a software testing process goes through, from planning to test closure.
• Test life cycle includes test planning, test design, test execution, and test closure.

• In test planning, test objectives, scope, and test strategy are defined.

• Test design involves creating test cases and test data.

• Test execution is the phase where tests are executed and defects are logged.

• Test closure includ...read more
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Q2. Reverse String in java?
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Reverse a string in Java
• Convert the string to a character array

• Use two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the array

• Swap the characters at the two pointers and move the pointers towards each other

• Continue swapping until the pointers meet in the middle
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Q3. How is given in rest assured?
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Rest Assured is a Java library used for testing RESTful APIs. It provides a simple and intuitive way to write automated tests.
• Rest Assured is a Java library

• It is used for testing RESTful APIs

• It provides a simple and intuitive way to write automated tests
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Q4. What is When in cucumber?
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When in Cucumber is a keyword used to define the conditions under which a particular step or scenario should be executed.
• When is used to specify the triggering event or condition for a step or scenario

• It is followed by a regular expression or a Cucumber expression

• When can be used to perform actions or set up preconditions before executing the step or scenario

• It can also be used to pass parameters to the step definition
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Q5. What is Oops concept?
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Oops concept is a programming paradigm that focuses on objects and their interactions to solve problems.
• Oops stands for Object-Oriented Programming System.

• It emphasizes the use of classes and objects to structure code.

• Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key concepts in OOP.

• Encapsulation hides the internal details of an object and provides a public interface.

• Inheritance allows classes to inherit properties ...read more
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Q1. Asked about my project, whatever skills mentioned in the resume is asked. Coding questions like find duplicate strings etc.
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Q1. It was with hiring manager and he asked about the process we follow in our current company. What sprint ceremonies I was a part of.
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Q1. 1. In your framework how have you and why have used abstract classes and interfaces? 2. Program on reverse string 3. List and set differences 4. Exception handling in selenium 5. findElement and findEleme...read more
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• Abstract classes and interfaces are used for creating reusable code and implementing polymorphism

• Example of abstract class: WebDriver in Selenium

• Example of interface: WebElement in Selenium

• Reverse string program can be implemented using StringBuilder or char array

• List is ordered and allows duplicates, Set is unordered and does not allow duplicates

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Q1. 1. Print numbers from 1 to 100 without using any loop ? 2. How do you take out duplicate values from array without using any set ? if you iterate the array and take out unique values , how do you do it fo...read more
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• 1. Using recursion to print numbers

• 2. Using nested loops to compare each element

• 3. Alert is a pop-up window while verify is a method to check if an element is present

• 4. Verify will continue the test even if the assertion fails

• 5. A class that can only have one instance at a time

• 6. Use explicit wait on the flag element
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