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Q1. Explain HIL setup
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HIL setup stands for Hardware-in-the-Loop setup, which is a testing method that involves real-time simulation of components.
• HIL setup involves connecting a real component (hardware) to a simulation environment (software) to test the interaction between the two.

• It is commonly used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to test control systems.

• HIL setup helps in validating the performance of control algori...read more
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Q2. What is NRC 35 Explain the read DTC service ID
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NRC 35 is a standard for read DTC service ID in automotive diagnostics.
• NRC 35 is a standard protocol used in automotive diagnostics to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

• It specifies the format and structure of the service ID used to read DTCs from a vehicle's onboard computer.

• The read DTC service ID is a command sent to the vehicle's diagnostic system to request information about any stored DTCs.

• For example, sen...read more
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Q3. Write python code to swap the value in the list
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Python code to swap values in a list
• Create a function that takes a list and two indices as input

• Swap the values at the given indices in the list

• Return the modified list after swapping
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Q4. What are the differenttyoe of CAN error
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Different types of CAN errors include bit error, frame error, stuff error, form error, and acknowledgement error.
• Bit error: Occurs when a bit is received with the wrong value

• Frame error: Occurs when a frame is received with an incorrect format

• Stuff error: Occurs when a sequence of 5 bits of the same value is detected in the data field

• Form error: Occurs when a frame is received with an incorrect length

• Acknowledgement er...read more
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Q5. Explain what is service Id 27
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Service Id 27 is a unique identifier assigned to a specific service within a system.
• Service Id 27 could refer to a particular software application or component within a larger system.

• It is used to track and manage the service, allowing for easy identification and troubleshooting.

• For example, in a telecommunications system, Service Id 27 could represent a specific type of call routing service.
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Q1. What is hil testing
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HIL testing stands for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, a method used to test complex systems by simulating real-world conditions.
• HIL testing involves connecting the system under test to a simulated environment using hardware components.

• It allows for testing of systems in a controlled environment before deployment.

• Examples include testing automotive systems by simulating road conditions or testing aircraft systems by simu
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Q1. Difference between absolute and relative Xpath
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Absolute Xpath starts from the root element, while relative Xpath starts from any node in the DOM structure.
• Absolute Xpath starts with a single forward slash (/) and starts selection from the root node.

• Relative Xpath starts with a double forward slash (//) and starts selection from the current node or any node in the DOM structure.

• Absolute Xpath is more brittle and prone to breaking if the structure of the page changes...read more
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Q2. What would be return if multiple tabs are open
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The return would be the number of tabs open in the browser.
• The return value would be an integer representing the count of open tabs.

• For example, if there are 5 tabs open, the return value would be 5.
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Q3. What are the waits in selenium
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Types of waits in Selenium include Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait.
• Implicit Wait: Waits for a certain amount of time before throwing a NoSuchElementException.

• Explicit Wait: Waits for a certain condition to occur before proceeding further in the code.

• Fluent Wait: Waits for a condition to be true with a defined polling frequency.

• Example: driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(10, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
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Q4. Exceptions in selenium
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Exceptions in Selenium are errors that occur during test execution, disrupting the flow of the test script.
• Exceptions are thrown when there is an unexpected behavior in the application under test or in the test script itself.

• Common exceptions in Selenium include NoSuchElementException, ElementNotVisibleException, TimeoutException, and StaleElementReferenceException.

• Handling exceptions in Selenium can be done using try-...read more
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Q5. What is feature and step definitions in cucumber BDD
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Feature files contain high-level description of the functionality to be tested, while step definitions are the implementation of the steps in the feature file using code.
• Feature files are written in Gherkin syntax and describe the behavior of the application in plain text.

• Step definitions are written in programming languages like Java, Ruby, etc., and map the steps in the feature file to automation code.

• Feature files a...read more
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Q6. How to input data in cucumber
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Data can be input in Cucumber using feature files and step definitions.
• Data can be input in feature files using scenarios and scenario outlines

• Step definitions can be used to define the actions to be taken with the input data

• Data tables can be used in feature files to input structured data

• Examples keyword can be used in scenario outlines to provide multiple sets of input data
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Q7. Basic Java questions like access modifiers, method overloading and overriding
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Q8. What is Test case, Test plan and Test Secenarios
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Test case is a set of conditions or variables under which a tester will determine whether a system under test satisfies requirements. Test plan is a document outlining the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities. Test scenarios are detailed descriptions of possible interactions with the system.
• Test case: specific conditions to be tested, expected results, steps to execute

• Test plan: overall strate...read more
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Q9. Hooks in Java
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Hooks in Java are methods that allow subclasses to override or extend the behavior of a superclass.
• Hooks are commonly used in frameworks like JUnit and TestNG for test automation.

• They are often used for setup and teardown operations before and after test methods.

• Examples include @Before, @After, @BeforeClass, and @AfterClass annotations in JUnit.
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Q1. Can you explain the Maven build lifecycle?
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Maven build lifecycle consists of phases like compile, test, package, install, deploy.
• Maven build lifecycle consists of three main phases: clean, default, and site.

• Each phase consists of a series of goals that are executed in a specific order.

• Some common goals in Maven build lifecycle include compile, test, package, install, and deploy.

• The clean phase removes all files generated by the previous build.

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Q2. What is the code to reverse a sentence?
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Code to reverse a sentence using array of strings.
• Split the sentence into an array of words

• Reverse the array

• Join the array back into a sentence
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Q3. What is static block in java?
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Static block in Java is a block of code that is executed only once when the class is loaded.
• Static block is used to initialize static variables of a class.

• It is executed before the main method.

• Syntax: static { // code to be executed }

• Example: static { System.out.println("Static block executed"); }
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Q4. What is exclude and include in TestNG?
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Exclude and include in TestNG are used to specify which test methods to run or skip during test execution.
• Exclude attribute is used to specify which test methods to skip during test execution

• Include attribute is used to specify which test methods to run during test execution

• Both attributes can be used in the testng.xml file or in the @Test annotation

• Example: @Test(groups = {"smoke"}, excludeGroups = {"regression"})
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Q5. What is code for reverse a digit?
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To reverse a digit, convert it to a string and then reverse the string.
• Convert the digit to a string

• Use built-in functions to reverse the string

• Convert the reversed string back to a digit if needed
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Q1. Digital testing concepts
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Q2. What is RS232 & 422
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Q3. What RPS in power testing
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Q4. Digital communication
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Q5. Semiconductor basic information
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Q1. General ETL Testing questions
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Q1. Asked me to write a two programs - identifying duplicates words 2. Sum of series of numbers
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Q2. What is cucumber options
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Cucumber options are configuration settings used in Cucumber to customize test execution.
• Cucumber options can be used to specify features, tags, formats, and more in the test execution

• Examples include specifying tags to run specific scenarios, setting output formats for test reports, and defining feature files to run
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Q3. Oops concepts used in my project
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In my project, I have used Oops concepts like Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, and Abstraction.
• Inheritance: Reusing code and creating a hierarchy of classes.

• Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

• Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

• Abstraction: Hiding the implementation details and showing only the necessary features.
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Q4. Data providers, invocation count
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Q5. Find elements, window handles return type
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The find elements method returns a list of web elements matching a specified locator. Window handles return type is a set of strings representing unique identifiers for browser windows.
• Find elements method returns a list of web elements matching a specified locator

• Window handles return type is a set of strings representing unique identifiers for browser windows
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Q1. Explain about your project
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Developed a test automation framework for a web application
• Designed and implemented test cases using Selenium WebDriver

• Integrated the framework with Jenkins for continuous integration

• Performed regression testing and reported bugs using Jira
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Q2. What are Action modes
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Action modes are different modes in which an action can be performed in a software application.
• Action modes define how a specific action will be executed within the software.

• Examples of action modes include edit mode, view mode, delete mode, etc.
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Q3. What is wait on
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Q4. Data base connection
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Q5. Recovery scenario
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