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Q1. Use testing methods
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Testing methods include manual testing, automated testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing.
• Manual testing involves manually executing test cases and recording results.

• Automated testing involves using software tools to execute tests and compare actual results with expected results.

• Exploratory testing involves exploring the software to find defects and issues.

• Regression testing involves re...read more
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Q2. Different types of testing
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Different types of testing include unit, integration, system, acceptance, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Unit testing: testing individual units or components of the software

• Integration testing: testing how different units or components work together

• System testing: testing the entire system as a whole

• Acceptance testing: testing to ensure the software meets the requirements and is ready for release

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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. What is a constructor and it's purpose?
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A constructor is a special type of method in a class that is automatically called when an object of that class is created.
• Constructors have the same name as the class they belong to

• They are used to initialize the object's state or perform any necessary setup

• Constructors can have parameters to customize the initialization process

• Example: public class Car { public Car(String color) { this.color = color; } }
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Q2. Can you override a Static Method?
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Yes, a static method can be overridden in Java using the concept of method hiding.
• In Java, static methods cannot be overridden in the traditional sense like instance methods.

• When a subclass defines a static method with the same signature as a static method in the superclass, it is called method hiding.

• Method hiding does not follow polymorphism and is resolved at compile time based on the reference type.

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Q3. Can you create a Static local variable inside a Static method
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Yes, a static local variable can be created inside a static method.
• Yes, a static local variable can be declared inside a static method in programming languages like C++.

• Static local variables retain their values between function calls.

• Example: static void myStaticMethod() { static int count = 0; count++; }
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Q4. What is the memory allocation for a String?
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String memory allocation is dynamic and depends on the length of the string.
• String memory allocation is dynamic and can change based on the length of the string.

• In Java, a String object is stored in the heap memory.

• Each character in a String typically takes up 2 bytes of memory.

• String objects in Java are immutable, meaning once a String object is created, it cannot be changed.
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Q5. Can you create a Static method inside an Abstract class or Interface?
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Yes, you can create a static method inside an abstract class or interface.
• Static methods can be defined in interfaces since Java 8.

• Static methods in interfaces are used for providing utility methods that are not tied to any specific instance of the interface.

• Static methods in abstract classes can be used for common functionality that does not require an instance of the class.
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Q6. What is the Parent class of Java?
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The parent class of Java is the Object class.
• All classes in Java are directly or indirectly derived from the Object class.

• The Object class is the root class in Java's class hierarchy.

• It provides methods that are common to all objects in Java, such as toString(), equals(), and hashCode().
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Q7. What is Window Handles in Selenium?
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Window Handles in Selenium are unique identifiers used to handle multiple browser windows in a Selenium test script.
• Window Handles are unique alphanumeric strings assigned to each browser window opened by Selenium.

• They are used to switch between different browser windows during a test script execution.

• Window Handles can be obtained using getWindowHandles() method in Selenium.

• Example: Set handles = driver.getWindowHandl
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Q1. Code to print the no of Times the letters present in a string
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Code to count the occurrences of each letter in a string and print the result
• Iterate through each character in the string

• Use a dictionary to store the count of each letter

• Print the count of each letter at the end
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Q2. What are the ways to start a Appium server
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Appium server can be started using command line, programmatically in code, or using Appium desktop app.
• Start Appium server using command line by running 'appium' command

• Start Appium server programmatically in code using Appium server programmatically in code using AppiumDriverLocalService class

• Start Appium server using Appium desktop app by launching the app and starting the server
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Q3. How to run tests parallel for mobile devices
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Tests can be run parallel for mobile devices using test automation frameworks like Appium or Espresso.
• Use test automation frameworks like Appium or Espresso to run tests parallel for mobile devices

• Leverage cloud-based testing platforms like Sauce Labs or BrowserStack for parallel testing on multiple devices

• Implement parallel test execution using tools like TestNG or JUnit in combination with Appium or Espresso

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Q4. How do you automate otp in mobile
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Automating OTP in mobile involves using automation tools to interact with the OTP input field and validate the received OTP.
• Use automation tools like Appium or Espresso to interact with the OTP input field

• Extract the OTP from the message received on the mobile device

• Validate the extracted OTP with the OTP input field

• Handle scenarios where OTP validation fails
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Q5. What are desired capabilities
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Desired capabilities are a set of properties or attributes that define the behavior of a browser or mobile device in Selenium automation testing.
• Desired capabilities are key-value pairs that are used to configure the WebDriver instances in Selenium.

• They can be used to set properties like browser name, version, platform, and other settings.

• For example, setting 'browserName' to 'chrome' will launch the Chrome browser dur
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Q6. How do you tell appium to run tests on ios or Android devices
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To run tests on iOS or Android devices using Appium, specify the platformName capability in desired capabilities.
• Specify platformName capability as 'iOS' for iOS devices and 'Android' for Android devices

• Include other necessary desired capabilities like deviceName, platformVersion, appPackage, appActivity, etc.

• Example: capabilities.setCapability('platformName', 'iOS');
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Q7. How to set up automation for ios devices
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Setting up automation for iOS devices involves using tools like Appium and Xcode for testing mobile applications.
• Install Xcode on your Mac machine

• Set up Appium for iOS automation

• Connect your iOS device to the Mac machine

• Create test scripts using Appium for iOS apps

• Execute the test scripts on the connected iOS device
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Q1. Basic selenium and Basic Java
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Q1. Java Program - Reverse a string Selenium - stale element
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Reverse a string using Java program and handle stale element in Selenium
• Create a Java program to reverse a string using StringBuilder or char array

• In Selenium, handle stale element exception by refreshing the element or using WebDriverWait

• Example: Java program - input: 'hello', output: 'olleh'; Selenium - handle stale element by refreshing the element before interacting with it
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Q1. What is your expected salary
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My expected salary is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Automation Test Engineers.
• I have researched the average salary range for Automation Test Engineers in this location.

• I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my expertise in automation testing.

• I am open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered.
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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. List, lambda function, reverse string program
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Q2. Sort the list, dictionary
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Q1. OOP concept, Decorator, list to dictionary, Linux
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