CGI Group Senior Test Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Implicit wait and explicit wait
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Q2. How to reproduce a bug
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To reproduce a bug, follow these steps:
• Identify the steps that led to the bug

• Record the exact inputs and conditions

• Recreate the bug using the recorded steps and inputs

• Document any error messages or unexpected behavior
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Q1. Hash map java. List and set
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Q2. Talk about jira like how to raise a bug and all that
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

In this round, the interviewer first started asking me questions around Java and Java 8 and then he switched to OOPS and SQL.

Q1. What are Java 8 streams?
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Java 8 streams are a sequence of elements that support functional-style operations.
• Streams allow for processing sequences of elements in a functional way.

• They can be created from various data sources like collections, arrays, or I/O channels.

• Common operations on streams include map, filter, reduce, and collect.

• Example: List<String> names = Arrays.asList("Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"); Stream<String> stream = na...read more
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Q2. What are the features of a lambda expression?
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Lambda expressions are anonymous functions that can be passed as arguments or returned from methods.
• Lambda expressions are concise and can be used to represent a single method interface.

• They do not have a name, return type, or access modifier.

• They can have zero or more parameters and a body that contains the code to be executed.

• Lambda expressions can be used in functional interfaces to provide implementation for abstra...read more
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Q3. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in OOP?
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Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.
• Abstract class can have constructors, fields, and methods, while interface cannot have any implementation.

• A class can only extend one abstract class, but can implement multiple interfaces.

• Abstract classes are used to define common behavior among subclasses, while interfaces are used to define a contract for cl...read more
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Q4. What do you mean by data encapsulation?
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Data encapsulation is the concept of bundling data with the methods that operate on that data within a class.
• Data encapsulation helps in hiding the internal state of an object and restricting access to it.

• It allows for better control over the data by preventing external code from directly modifying it.

• Encapsulation also helps in achieving data abstraction, where the internal details of an object are hidden and only the...read more
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Q5. Can static methods be overridden?
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No, static methods cannot be overridden in Java.
• Static methods belong to the class itself, not to any specific instance of the class.

• Subclasses can define static methods with the same signature as the parent class, but it is not considered overriding.

• Example: Parent class has a static method 'display()', and subclass also has a static method 'display()', but it is not overriding.
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Q6. What is the difference between CHAR and VARCHAR2 data types in SQL?
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CHAR is fixed length while VARCHAR2 is variable length in SQL.
• CHAR stores fixed length strings, padding with spaces if necessary.

• VARCHAR2 stores variable length strings, only using the necessary space.

• CHAR is faster for fixed length data, while VARCHAR2 is more flexible and efficient for variable length data.
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Q7. What is a view in SQL?
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A view in SQL is a virtual table based on the result-set of a SELECT statement.
• Views are used to simplify complex queries by storing them as virtual tables.

• They can be used to restrict access to specific columns or rows of a table.

• Views do not store data themselves, but display data from the tables they are based on.

• Changes made to the underlying tables are reflected in the view.
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

In this round, the interviewer asked me questions around BDD Frameworks, Cucumber and C#. At the end, I was also asked some basic questions revolving around SQL.

Q1. Can you explain briefly how Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) works?
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BDD is a software development process that encourages collaboration between developers, QA, and non-technical stakeholders.
• BDD focuses on defining the behavior of a system through examples in plain language

• Uses a common language (like Gherkin syntax) to create executable specifications

• Tests are written in a way that they can be easily understood by non-technical team members

• Promotes communication and collaboration amon...read more
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Q2. What are annotations in Cucumber?
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Annotations in Cucumber are tags used to define metadata for features, scenarios, and steps.
• Annotations start with the @ symbol and can be used to organize and filter scenarios

• Annotations can be used to define preconditions and postconditions for scenarios

• Examples: @SmokeTest, @RegressionTest, @Before, @After
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Q3. How can you run a selected test from a group of tests in Cucumber?
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You can run a selected test from a group of tests in Cucumber by using tags.
• Add tags to the scenarios you want to run

• Use the --tags option when running Cucumber to specify which tags to include/exclude

• Example: cucumber --tags @smokeTest
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Q4. What is the difference between an Array and an ArrayList in C#?
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An Array is a fixed-size collection of elements of the same type, while an ArrayList is a dynamic collection that can grow or shrink in size.
• Arrays are fixed in size, while ArrayLists can dynamically resize.

• Arrays can only store elements of the same type, while ArrayLists can store elements of different types.

• Arrays are faster for accessing elements, while ArrayLists are slower due to boxing and unboxing.

• Arrays are str...read more
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Q5. What is Reflection in C#?
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Reflection in C# is the ability to inspect and manipulate metadata of types at runtime.
• Allows accessing type information at runtime

• Enables examining and modifying properties, methods, and attributes of types dynamically

• Useful for creating generic algorithms and frameworks

• Example: Getting all properties of a class dynamically
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Q6. How do you find the second highest salary from a table in SQL?
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Use a subquery to find the second highest salary in SQL.
• Use a subquery to select the maximum salary from the table.

• Then use another subquery to select the maximum salary that is less than the maximum salary found in the first step.

• Combine both subqueries to get the second highest salary.
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Q7. What is the ALIAS command in SQL?
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ALIAS command in SQL is used to give a table or column a temporary name.
• ALIAS command is used to create a temporary name for a table or column in a SQL query

• It is often used to make the SQL query more readable and concise

• ALIAS can be used for tables (e.g. SELECT * FROM employees AS e) or columns (e.g. SELECT emp_id AS employee_id FROM employees)
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Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Technical Cum HR round where I was first asked some basic Java related concepts and then we discussed
about my expectations from the company , learnings and growth in the forthcomig years. I would suggest be honest and
try to communicate your thoughts properly in these type of rounds to maximise your chances of getting selected.

Q1. Why should we hire you?
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Q1. Basics of software testing Basics of API testing Experience in robot framework automation
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Q1. * About yourself * Manager was explaining about the company and project and then ctc discussion
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Q1. How do you calculate pacing
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Pacing is calculated by dividing the total time available by the number of questions or tasks to be completed.
• Determine the total time available for the test

• Count the number of questions or tasks to be completed

• Divide the total time by the number of questions or tasks

• This will give you the pacing time per question or task
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Q2. What are all other tools you worked on
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I have worked on various testing tools such as Selenium, JMeter, SoapUI, TestNG, and Appium.
• Proficient in Selenium for web application testing

• Experience in load testing using JMeter

• Familiarity with API testing using SoapUI

• Expertise in TestNG for test case management

• Knowledge of Appium for mobile application testing
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Q3. What are the challenges you faced
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