Cognizant Automation Testing Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you mean by NRI gatherings and testing tools
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NRI gatherings refer to Non-Resident Indian events where testing tools can be used for automation testing.
• NRI gatherings are events organized for Non-Resident Indians to come together and celebrate their culture.

• Testing tools are software applications used to automate the testing process of software applications.

• Automation testing in NRI gatherings can involve testing event registration websites, mobile apps for event
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Q2. Say about some scripts to debug the issue
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To debug issues in automation testing, scripts can be used to identify and resolve the root cause of the problem.
• Use logging statements to track the flow of the script and identify where the issue occurs

• Implement error handling mechanisms to catch and handle exceptions gracefully

• Utilize debugging tools provided by the automation testing framework to step through the script and pinpoint the problem

• Add assertions in the ...read more
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Q3. Is tocollect , analyse and finalize purpose of performance testing
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Performance testing is conducted to collect, analyze, and finalize the purpose of testing the performance of a system.
• Collect data on system performance under different conditions

• Analyze the data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement

• Finalize the purpose of performance testing based on analysis results
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Python , java, c, c++, c sharp, azure

Arithmetic , reasoning, english, logical, puzzle,

1. Explain about framework architecture and from that all questions derived. asked to write diagram and explain the structure.
2. Difference between class variable and instance variable.
3. what is ITestListener why used and when used in framework.
4. architecture of selenium 4 (geckodriver, chromium driver)
5. what is BDD and cucumber, how both are related to.
6. which kind of framework you go, either POM or Page factory for with testNg/junit?
7. asked to write query on sql joins and how you fetch the second lowest of salary from each department.
8. DDL, DML statements.
9. pathquery and query parameters differences(API)
10. How the responses you are validating in automation framework for Json response file.
11. status code of Https
12. serialization and deserialization difference
13. String Builder, String Buffer and String difference? which is better and which is safe to use.
14. Dropdown in selenium how you handle, how to check which is already selected?
15. multiple data provider in testng and how you pass parameter and how you retrive from excel sheet? Asked to write code!
16.what is flaky testing?
17.Asked to write first code of JDBC connecting establishment with framework.
18. Code execution: input ="aabbabcbb"; output = a:3 , b:5, c:1 like this if they give name also it should count. Tip : HashMap you can write the code.
19. Code execution: a[]={1,2,3,4,0,0,0} b={5,6,7} output need to print as remove all 0's from first array and replace 1,2,3,4 with 5,6,7 some crazy questions.
20. Git cmds and CI/CD tool.

1. asked about architecture and where you used oops concepts?
2. abstract class and interfaces
3. select drop down all options
4. find scrape links from webpage write the code
5. asked for writing xpath for any element random website.
6. asked about following-sibling, descendent and preceding-sibling, normalise-space locators.
7. jdbc connection code.
8. API JSON file - how you done validation in automation testing.

Q1. Why team lead position you have not taken till now and is their any managerial skills you are lacking on What kind of projects you worked on water fall model agile team You are only individual contributor?...read more
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Q1. About experience and studies Compensation discussed. Need all the exp letters and years
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Q1. Write a code for febonacci series
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Q2. Dynamic webElements handling using Xpath?
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Q3. What is spike in agile?
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Q4. Difference between agile and waterfall based model?
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Q5. Sprint point system? Explain?
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Q6. Payment failure by debit card in e-commerce site? Make test scenarios?
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Q1. How do agile methodologies function in B2B projects?
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Agile methodologies in B2B projects involve frequent communication, adaptability, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Agile methodologies in B2B projects prioritize customer collaboration and responding to change over following a strict plan.

• Regular feedback from stakeholders helps in adjusting project scope and priorities in real-time.

• Cross-functional teams work together closely to deliver incremental value to the B2B...read more
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Q2. What is your experience with barcode scanners?
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I have extensive experience working with barcode scanners in various automation projects.
• Implemented barcode scanning functionality in warehouse management system to track inventory

• Integrated barcode scanners with automated testing tools for regression testing

• Utilized barcode scanners in manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
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Q1. Basics of Selenium(Windowhandles,Screenshot,Actions class,Selector Class,) with syntax
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Q2. Asked to write Automation Framework architecture
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Q3. What are the different gherkin words
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Gherkin words are keywords used in Gherkin syntax for writing test scenarios in Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
• Feature

• Scenario

• Given

• When

• Then

• And

• But
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Q4. What we will use in plugin
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Plugins are used to extend the functionality of a software application.
• Plugins are additional software components that can be added to an existing application to provide new features or functionalities.

• They can be used to customize the behavior of the application without modifying its core code.

• Examples of plugins include browser extensions, WordPress plugins, and Adobe Photoshop filters.
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Q5. How to run runner class
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To run a runner class, you can use a test runner tool like JUnit or TestNG in your automation testing framework.
• Use a test runner tool like JUnit or TestNG to execute the runner class

• Add the @RunWith annotation in JUnit or specify the runner class in TestNG XML file

• Make sure the runner class includes the necessary setup and teardown methods for test execution
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Q6. Java oops, strings , exception handling
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Q7. How to run parallel mode in testng,groups,priority
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TestNG allows running tests in parallel mode using groups and priorities.
• Use 'parallel' attribute in testng.xml file to specify parallel mode (e.g. )

• Use 'groups' attribute in testng.xml file to group tests that should run in parallel (e.g. )

• Use 'priority' attribute in testng.xml file to specify the order in which tests should run (e.g.
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Q8. Write Merge Sort Programme
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Merge Sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, sorts them, and then merges them back together.
• Divide the array into two halves recursively

• Sort each half using Merge Sort recursively

• Merge the sorted halves back together
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Q9. Write Reverse a string programme
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Program to reverse a string using array of characters
• Create an array of characters from the input string

• Iterate through the array in reverse order and append each character to a new string

• Return the reversed string
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Q10. Write syntax of data driven testing (XSSF Workbook) Syntax
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Data driven testing syntax using XSSF Workbook
• Create XSSFWorkbook object

• Get the sheet from the workbook

• Iterate through rows and columns to fetch test data

• Use test data in your test cases
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Q1. Selenium basics ( window handles , screenshot,reports, file upload and download, Add extension, Headless mode)
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Q1. Tell me your Self introduce
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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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