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Updated 16 May 2023

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4-6 weeks
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic Discussion with recruiter and some basic questionnaire on location details, my work culture, my roles and responsibilities, interview process, my current and expected CTC, company culture and its p...
Round 3 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a program to check if a string or integer is palindrome or not? write the output For a Given multiple inheritance program? write the output for a given method overriding program?
  • Ans. 

    Programs to check palindrome and output for multiple inheritance and method overriding

    • Palindrome program can be implemented using string or integer reversal and comparison

    • Output for multiple inheritance program depends on the specific implementation

    • Output for method overriding program depends on the specific implementation

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  • Q2. OOPS Concepts : what is abstraction? what is encapsulation? How do you achieve abstraction in python? what are private and protected access specifiers ?
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction and encapsulation are OOPS concepts. Achieving abstraction in Python is through abstract classes and interfaces. Private and protected access specifiers restrict access to class members.

    • Abstraction is the process of hiding implementation details and showing only the necessary information to the user.

    • Encapsulation is the process of wrapping data and methods into a single unit and restricting access to them f...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is generator ? what are the advantages of generators over iterators? what is lambda function? give an example? what is the difference between list and tuple?
  • Ans. 

    Questions on Python concepts - generators, iterators, lambda functions, lists, and tuples.

    • Generators are functions that return an iterator and can be paused and resumed. They save memory and improve performance.

    • Iterators are objects that can be iterated upon and return data one at a time. They are less memory-efficient than generators.

    • Lambda functions are anonymous functions that can take any number of arguments and re...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is implicit wait and explicit wait ? write a xpath for a given element on a page? what are the different exceptions in selenium? How will you handle multiple windows in Selenium? what is stale element...
  • Ans. 

    Explaining implicit and explicit waits, handling multiple windows and exceptions in Selenium

    • Implicit wait: Wait for a certain amount of time before throwing an exception if the element is not found

    • Explicit wait: Wait for a certain condition to be met before proceeding with the next step

    • XPath example: //input[@id='username']

    • Exceptions in Selenium: NoSuchElementException, TimeoutException, ElementNotVisibleException, Sta...

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  • Q5. How do you post a request in API automation? How do you get its response? How do you perform authentication in API automation? what is page object model?
  • Ans. 

    To post a request in API automation, we use tools like Postman or RestAssured. Authentication is performed using tokens or API keys. Page Object Model is a design pattern used in automation testing.

    • To post a request, we need to specify the endpoint URL, request method, headers, and body parameters.

    • We can use tools like Postman or RestAssured to post requests and get responses.

    • Authentication can be performed using token...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are fixtures in pytest? what are markers in pytest? what is the robotframework architecture? How do you write a test case in robotframework? how do you generate reports in robotframework
  • Ans. 

    Answers to questions related to pytest and robotframework

    • Fixtures in pytest are functions that provide a fixed baseline for tests to run on

    • Markers in pytest are used to mark tests with metadata such as priority or category

    • Robotframework architecture consists of test libraries, test cases, and keywords

    • Test cases in robotframework are written in a tabular format using keywords and arguments

    • Reports in robotframework can b...

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  • Q7. Difference between get fetch and git pull? what is git stash? What is git rebase? Tell the branching flow in your project? what is your Software model ? Explain your day to day activities and your sprint c...
  • Ans. 

    Questions related to Git, software model, Docker, and CI/CD for Senior QA Automation Engineer position.

    • get fetch retrieves changes from the remote repository without merging them into the local branch

    • git pull retrieves changes from the remote repository and merges them into the local branch

    • git stash temporarily saves changes that are not ready to be committed

    • git rebase integrates changes from one branch into another by...

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  • Q8. What Is The SQL Query Used To Find The 2nd Highest rated movie? what are joins in SQL? Difference between inner join and outer join? WHat is self join?
  • Ans. 

    SQL query to find the 2nd highest rated movie and explanation of joins and self join.

    • To find the 2nd highest rated movie, use the following SQL query: SELECT TOP 1 rating FROM (SELECT DISTINCT TOP 2 rating FROM movies ORDER BY rating DESC) ORDER BY rating ASC

    • Joins are used to combine data from two or more tables based on a related column.

    • Inner join returns only the matching rows from both tables, while outer join retur...

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  • Q9. How do you give all rwx permissions to a file ? How do you search for a specific text in a file ?
  • Ans. 

    To give all rwx permissions to a file, use chmod 777 filename. To search for specific text in a file, use grep 'text' filename.

    • To give all rwx permissions to a file, use the chmod command followed by 777 and the filename.

    • Example: chmod 777 myfile.txt

    • To search for specific text in a file, use the grep command followed by the text and the filename.

    • Example: grep 'hello' myfile.txt

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  • Q10. What is smoke testing, sanity testing and regression testing? what is bug life cycle? what is traceability matrix?
  • Ans. 

    Smoke testing, sanity testing and regression testing are types of software testing. Bug life cycle is the process of a bug from discovery to resolution. Traceability matrix is a document that links requirements to test cases.

    • Smoke testing is a quick test to check if the basic functionalities of the software are working after a new build.

    • Sanity testing is a quick test to check if the major functionalities of the softwar...

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Round 4 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between testing and quality assurance?
  • Ans. 

    Testing is the process of identifying defects while quality assurance is the process of preventing defects.

    • Testing is a reactive process while quality assurance is a proactive process.

    • Testing is focused on finding defects while quality assurance is focused on preventing defects.

    • Testing is a subset of quality assurance.

    • Quality assurance involves the entire software development process while testing is limited to the tes...

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  • Q2. What is smoke testing ? what is regression testing?
  • Ans. 

    Smoke testing is a quick and shallow test to ensure the basic functionality of an application. Regression testing is a comprehensive test to ensure that changes made to the application do not affect its existing functionality.

    • Smoke testing is performed after a new build is received and before regression testing.

    • Smoke testing is a subset of regression testing.

    • Regression testing is performed after changes are made to the...

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  • Q3. What is CI/CD? Xtreme Programming and Kanban
  • Ans. 

    CI/CD is a software development approach that emphasizes continuous integration, testing, and delivery.

    • CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery

    • It involves automating the software development process to ensure that code changes are frequently and consistently tested and deployed

    • Xtreme Programming (XP) is an Agile software development methodology that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and feedback

    • Kan...

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  • Q4. What are the challenges you've faced so far and how did u try to resolve them?
  • Ans. 

    As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, I have faced various challenges and have successfully resolved them.

    • One challenge I faced was ensuring compatibility across different browsers and devices. I resolved this by implementing a robust cross-browser testing strategy using tools like Selenium Grid and BrowserStack.

    • Another challenge was dealing with complex test scenarios and data dependencies. To overcome this, I developed...

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  • Q5. What have you learnt from your failures?
  • Ans. 

    I have learned the importance of thorough testing, communication, and continuous improvement from my failures.

    • Thorough testing: I have learned that skipping or rushing through testing can lead to overlooked bugs and issues.

    • Communication: I have learned the importance of clear and effective communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page and expectations are aligned.

    • Continuous imp...

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Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to switch your current job?
  • Ans. 

    I am seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in my career.

    • Looking for a more challenging role

    • Seeking opportunities for professional development

    • Wanting to work with new technologies or tools

    • Desire for a better work-life balance

    • Seeking a more supportive or collaborative work environment

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  • Q2. What role you're looking for? what are your expectations from EPAM?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for the role of Senior QA Automation Engineer and my expectations from EPAM are...

    • I am looking for a challenging role where I can utilize my skills and experience in QA automation

    • I expect EPAM to provide a supportive and collaborative work environment

    • I hope to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects

    • I am looking for opportunities for professional growth and advancement

    • I expect EPAM to value work-life...

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  • Q3. About Company's Culture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the job description and prepare well with all the concepts (atleast basics) mentioned in the JD.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss 4 case study related to supply chain management.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Develop some case study of your own and also deep analysis for each.

I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 140 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Test timing was at 2:00 pm , it was conducted in a college and the environment was good for the test. Camera was a primary part of test, so no suspicious activity.

  • Q1. 

    Sum of Two Numbers Represented as Arrays

    Given two numbers in the form of two arrays where each element of the array represents a digit, calculate the sum of these two numbers and return this sum as an ar...

  • Ans. 

    Given two numbers represented as arrays, calculate their sum and return the result as an array.

    • Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

    • Handle cases where one array is longer than the other by considering the remaining digits

    • Ensure the final sum array does not have any leading zeros

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Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was conducted at around 12 p.m. I was called at the college location and then it was conducted. The interviewer was quite polite and frank.

Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 8 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was conducted right after finishing and clearing the technical round at the same place and on the same day.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 60 %Wipro Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPS, Data Structures, Database Concepts, Coding problemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2-3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice atleast 2-3 Coding problems daily so your logic building becomes stronger.
Tip 2 : Exercise problems based on OOPS concepts and others too.
Tip 3 : If you can have your own project built, then it's the major point and will act as a plus point.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Your resume should be in standard form, short and simple will be more effective.
Tip 2 : Whatever you have learned, you need to mention it in your resume as that will be your primary source of selection and having project on your resume is important.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. SOLID principals, oops, c# basics, SQL server, azure, design pattern

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear basics of oops and design pattern

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Add your question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Share your interview advice and tips

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hr

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be true to what you are putting before the interviewer . Try to put your ideas Add something you did well in your career like in projects /research which you know very well and versed in concepts about it for open interview so that interviewer can get bandwidth where he can ask questions from. This is simply a key .

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1.Describe a situation where you have taken a quick decision and failed, and a situation where you succeeded. 2. What is a skill you have tried to achieve but failed? 3. Describe a decision you have taken ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Always try to take risk in small problems . When you face the consequences, you would be able to tackle bigger problems.
2. Every skill you learn, even if you didn't excel in it is not to be considered a waste of time/failure, you learn something simply by participating.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. HTML, CSS, BOOTSTRAP, PHP. SQL

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't tell what is written in your CV.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Simple program
  • Q2. I wrote a simple program in C

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold and confident
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