Barclays Shared Services Senior Software Engineer Testing Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Current Project
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Currently working on developing automated test scripts for a web application
• Creating test cases using Selenium WebDriver

• Implementing test automation frameworks like TestNG

• Performing regression testing on new features

• Collaborating with developers to identify and fix bugs
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Q2. Framework Structure
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Q3. Code for sorting an array
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Code for sorting an array of strings
• Use built-in sort function in programming language (e.g. sort() in Python)

• Specify the comparison function to sort strings alphabetically

• Handle uppercase and lowercase letters properly

• Example: ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'] should be sorted as ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
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Q4. Create Xpath
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Creating Xpath for locating elements in web pages
• Use unique attributes like id, class, name to create Xpath

• Avoid using indexes in Xpath as they can be brittle

• Use functions like contains(), starts-with() for dynamic attributes

• Consider using axes like ancestor, following-sibling for complex Xpath
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Q5. Few Appium related questions
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Q1. Few scenario based questions
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Q2. Why GlobalLogic
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GlobalLogic offers a diverse range of projects, cutting-edge technologies, and a collaborative work environment.
• GlobalLogic provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects, allowing for professional growth and skill development.

• The company is known for its use of cutting-edge technologies, providing exposure to the latest tools and trends in the industry.

• GlobalLogic fosters a collaborative work environment, enc...read more
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Q1. Project related questions
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Q2. Tell me project structure
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Project structure refers to the organization of files, folders, and resources within a software project.
• Main folders like src (source code), test (test cases), lib (libraries), docs (documentation)

• Subfolders for specific modules or components

• Configuration files like pom.xml, package.json, etc.

• Build scripts like Jenkinsfile, Dockerfile

• Version control files like .gitignore, .gitattributes

• README.md file for project overvi
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20 aptitude questions and 50 technical questions

Q1. Tell me about your self
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Q2. Explain automation framework
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Automation framework is a set of guidelines, rules, and tools that help in creating and executing automated tests.
• Automation framework provides structure and guidelines for creating automated tests

• It helps in organizing test scripts, data, and results

• Frameworks can be data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid

• Examples of automation frameworks include Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Robot Framework
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Q3. Java code for sorting without using built in function
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Sorting array of strings in Java without using built-in functions
• Create a custom sorting algorithm like bubble sort, selection sort, or insertion sort

• Compare each pair of strings and swap them if necessary to sort in ascending order

• Repeat the process until the array is fully sorted
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Q4. Explain testng annotations and how will we use annotation in our framework
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TestNG annotations are used to control the flow of test methods and provide additional information about the test methods.
• TestNG annotations are used to mark methods as test methods, setup methods, teardown methods, etc.

• Annotations like @Test, @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, @BeforeSuite, @AfterSuite are commonly used in TestNG framework.

• Annotations help in organizing and prioritizing test metho...read more
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Q5. What is testng listener
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TestNG listener is an interface that allows users to customize the test execution process.
• TestNG listeners can be used to perform actions before or after a test method is run.

• Listeners can be used to generate logs, take screenshots, or perform other custom actions during test execution.

• Examples of TestNG listeners include ITestListener, ISuiteListener, and IInvokedMethodListener.
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Q6. What is overriding and where it is used in automation framework
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Overriding is a concept in object-oriented programming where a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its superclass.
• Overriding allows a subclass to provide a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its superclass

• It is used in automation frameworks to customize or extend the functionality of existing methods or classes

• In automation testing, overriding...read more
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Q7. Explain bdd hooks and tags
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BDD hooks and tags are used in Behavior-Driven Development to set up preconditions and execute actions before or after scenarios, and to categorize and filter scenarios.
• BDD hooks are used to set up preconditions and execute actions before or after scenarios

• Tags are used to categorize and filter scenarios based on certain criteria

• Hooks can be used to perform setup and teardown actions, such as initializing test data or ...read more
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Q8. Explain bdd background keyword
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BDD background keyword is used to define common preconditions for all scenarios in a feature file.
• Used at the beginning of a feature file to define common preconditions

• Helps in setting up the initial state for all scenarios in the feature file

• Reduces duplication of steps in scenarios by defining them once in the background
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Q9. Explain ci/cd pipeline using jenkins
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CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins automates the process of integrating code changes and deploying them to production.
• Jenkins is a popular automation server used for CI/CD

• CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

• In a CI/CD pipeline, code changes are automatically built, tested, and deployed

• Jenkins pipelines can be defined using a Jenkinsfile which specifies the stages and steps of the pipeline

• Example: Che...read more
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Q10. Explain rest assured and write a code for post and verify the response
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Rest Assured is a Java library for testing RESTful APIs. It simplifies API testing by providing a fluent interface to make HTTP requests and validate responses.
• Rest Assured is commonly used in API automation testing to validate the functionality of RESTful APIs.

• It allows testers to easily make HTTP requests, set headers, parameters, and body, and validate the response.

• Here is an example code snippet for posting data an...read more
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Q1. Hashmap code logic
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Q2. Propertiy file , xpath ,excel file code
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Q1. Resume based question
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Q2. Ci cd jenkin question
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Q1. Questions on Framework
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Q2. Programs on Strings and Collections
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Q3. Selenium scenario based programs on window handling
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Q1. April 2024 Pune Location 1.Explain BDD in details 2.Why BDD 3.Explain Framework in details, with Project 4.How to handle dynamic element 5.If in a page you see button that is enabled only when you fill 5 m...read more
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BDD is a software development process that encourages collaboration between developers, QA, and non-technical stakeholders.
• BDD stands for Behavior-Driven Development

• It focuses on defining the behavior of the system through examples in plain text

• Uses a common language (Gherkin syntax) to describe requirements and tests

• Helps in improving communication and understanding between team members

• Popular BDD tools include Cucumb
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