Blackrock QA Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Why are you looking for a change?
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Q2. Salary expectations.
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Q1. Basics of Python, Selenium, HTML/CSS, Locators, Testing Concepts
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Q2. Solve a case study, based on a real-world problem
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Q1. Same as previous.
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Q2. More difficult case study, managerial questions.
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Q1. Previous experience, explain the current working method, and how you can improve.
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Q2. My expectations from the company
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Q1. What are raiders in insurance
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Raiders in insurance are individuals or groups who intentionally cause damage or loss in order to fraudulently collect insurance payouts.
• Raiders may stage accidents, arson, or theft to make false insurance claims.

• They may also inflate the value of their losses or provide false information to the insurance company.

• Insurance companies use various methods to detect and prevent insurance fraud by raiders.

• Raiders can face l...read more
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Q2. How the premium gets calculated
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Premium is calculated based on various factors such as age, gender, health condition, coverage amount, and lifestyle choices.
• Premiums are typically higher for older individuals as they are considered higher risk.

• Gender may also impact premium rates, with women often paying lower premiums.

• Health condition plays a significant role in premium calculation, with healthier individuals paying lower premiums.

• Coverage amount an...read more
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Q1. Framework of previous project
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Q2. API response codes
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Q1. What is smoke testing
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Smoke testing is a preliminary testing to check if the basic functionalities of a software application are working fine.
• Smoke testing is a subset of regression testing.

• It is performed to ensure that critical functionalities are working before proceeding with further testing.

• Smoke tests are usually quick and do not involve detailed testing.

• Example: Checking if the login functionality of a website is working after a new
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Q2. How to convert integer to string
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Use the toString() method to convert an integer to a string in JavaScript.
• Use the toString() method on the integer variable

• Pass the base as an argument to toString() if needed (e.g. 10 for decimal)

• Store the converted string in a variable for further use
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Q3. What are git command you have used
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I have used git commands for version control and collaboration in software development.
• git clone: to clone a repository from a remote server

• git add: to stage changes for commit

• git commit: to save changes to the local repository

• git push: to push changes to a remote repository

• git pull: to fetch and merge changes from a remote repository

• git branch: to create, list, delete, or switch branches

• git merge: to merge changes fro...read more
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Q4. How to select key in selenium
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Keys in Selenium can be selected using the Keys class provided by Selenium WebDriver.
• Use the Keys class to send special keys like Enter, Tab, Arrow keys, etc.

• Keys can be used for keyboard actions like pressing Enter after entering text in a field.

• Keys can also be used for keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+A for selecting all text in a field.
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Q5. What is difference between XSSFand HSSF for read data from Xcel.
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XSSF is for reading data from Excel files in XML format, while HSSF is for reading data from Excel files in binary format.
• XSSF is part of Apache POI library and is used for reading data from Excel files in XML format

• HSSF is also part of Apache POI library and is used for reading data from Excel files in binary format

• XSSF is preferred for reading newer Excel file formats like .xlsx, while HSSF is used for older formats
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Aptitude test was there where basic selenium questions were asked.

Q1. What are the key aspects of Selenium, including hooks, BDD, Page Factory, dropdown handling, TestNG annotations, methods for running failed test cases using TestNG, and handling API responses?
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Q1. Could you explain the manual testing process, the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and how you log bugs along with their priority and severity?
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Q1. Related to manual testing api testing.
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Q2. Difference between stlc and sdlc
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STLC is a subset of SDLC that focuses on testing while SDLC covers the entire software development process.
• SDLC is a broader term that covers all the phases of software development including planning, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance.

• STLC is a subset of SDLC that focuses only on the testing phase.

• SDLC is a sequential process while STLC can be iterative.

• SDLC is a framework while STLC is a process.

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Q1. What is difference between smoke and sanity testing?
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Smoke testing is a quick test to check if the software build is stable, while sanity testing is a more thorough test to check specific functionalities.
• Smoke testing is done to ensure the critical functionalities of the software are working fine after a build, while sanity testing is done to verify specific features or functionalities.

• Smoke testing is usually performed before detailed testing, while sanity testing is pe...read more
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Q2. What is Test Plan?
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Test Plan is a document that outlines the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities.
• Defines the objectives and scope of testing

• Outlines the test strategy and approach

• Includes test deliverables, resources, and schedule

• Identifies risks and mitigation strategies

• Provides a roadmap for the testing process
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Q1. What is Defect Life Cycle?
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Defect Life Cycle is the process of identifying, reporting, fixing, retesting, and closing defects in software development.
• Defect identification: Defects are identified through testing or user feedback.

• Defect reporting: Defects are reported in a defect tracking system with details like severity, priority, and steps to reproduce.

• Defect fixing: Developers analyze and fix the reported defects.

• Defect retesting: Testers ver...read more
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Q2. What is Software Development Life Cycle?
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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software.
• SDLC consists of several phases such as planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

• Each phase has its own set of activities and deliverables to ensure the software meets quality standards.

• Examples of SDLC models include Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps.

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