Hexonica Solutions QA Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Why automation required main purpose of automation testing?
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Automation is required in testing to increase efficiency, reduce human error, save time, and improve test coverage.
• Automation helps in executing repetitive test cases quickly and accurately.

• It allows for running tests on multiple configurations and environments simultaneously.

• Automation can be used for regression testing to ensure that new code changes do not break existing functionality.

• It helps in increasing test cov...read more
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Q2. Difference between regression testing and retesting?
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Regression testing is testing the entire application after changes, while retesting is testing a specific bug fix.
• Regression testing is done to ensure that new code changes do not affect existing functionality.

• Retesting is done to verify that a specific bug or issue has been fixed.

• Regression testing involves testing the entire application, while retesting focuses on a specific area.

• Examples: After adding a new feature,...read more
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Q3. What is locator? Different type of locators
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Locator is a way to identify web elements on a webpage. Types include ID, class name, name, tag name, link text, partial link text, xpath, and css selector.
• ID - unique identifier for an element

• Class name - class attribute value of an element

• Name - name attribute value of an element

• Tag name - HTML tag of an element

• Link text - text of a link element

• Partial link text - partial text of a link element

• XPath - XML path expres...read more
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Q4. Difference between absolute-XPATH and relative-XPATH?
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Absolute XPath specifies the location of an element from the root of the document, while relative XPath specifies the location of an element relative to another element.
• Absolute XPath starts with a single forward slash (/) and specifies the complete path from the root element to the desired element.

• Relative XPath does not start with a forward slash and specifies the path from the current node to the desired element.

• Abs...read more
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Q5. In locator which is fastest one?
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CSS selector is the fastest locator.
• CSS selector is faster than XPath

• ID and class selectors are faster than tag and attribute selectors

• Avoid using complex CSS selectors for better performance
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Q1. Introduction about your profession
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QA Analysts are responsible for testing software applications to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Performing manual and automated testing

• Identifying and documenting defects

• Collaborating with developers and stakeholders

• Creating test plans and test cases

• Regression testing to ensure software updates do not break existing functionality
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Q2. How to take screenshot in selenium
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To take a screenshot in Selenium, you can use the getScreenshotAs method provided by the WebDriver interface.
• Use the getScreenshotAs method provided by the WebDriver interface to capture a screenshot

• Save the screenshot as a file using the FileUtils class in Selenium

• Handle exceptions like IOException when saving the screenshot
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Q1. What is smoke testing
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Smoke testing is a preliminary testing to check if the basic functionalities of a software application are working fine.
• Smoke testing is a subset of regression testing.

• It is performed to ensure that critical functionalities are working before proceeding with further testing.

• Smoke tests are usually quick and do not involve detailed testing.

• Example: Checking if the login functionality of a website is working after a new
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Q2. How to convert integer to string
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Use the toString() method to convert an integer to a string in JavaScript.
• Use the toString() method on the integer variable

• Pass the base as an argument to toString() if needed (e.g. 10 for decimal)

• Store the converted string in a variable for further use
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Q3. What are git command you have used
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I have used git commands for version control and collaboration in software development.
• git clone: to clone a repository from a remote server

• git add: to stage changes for commit

• git commit: to save changes to the local repository

• git push: to push changes to a remote repository

• git pull: to fetch and merge changes from a remote repository

• git branch: to create, list, delete, or switch branches

• git merge: to merge changes fro...read more
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Q4. How to select key in selenium
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Keys in Selenium can be selected using the Keys class provided by Selenium WebDriver.
• Use the Keys class to send special keys like Enter, Tab, Arrow keys, etc.

• Keys can be used for keyboard actions like pressing Enter after entering text in a field.

• Keys can also be used for keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+A for selecting all text in a field.
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Q5. What is difference between XSSFand HSSF for read data from Xcel.
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XSSF is for reading data from Excel files in XML format, while HSSF is for reading data from Excel files in binary format.
• XSSF is part of Apache POI library and is used for reading data from Excel files in XML format

• HSSF is also part of Apache POI library and is used for reading data from Excel files in binary format

• XSSF is preferred for reading newer Excel file formats like .xlsx, while HSSF is used for older formats
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Q1. All technical related to that position which you want to apply.
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Q1. Deep questions on coding as well as technical like scenario based questions.
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Java program to print repeated characters in string using map

Q1. How to write xpaths for dynamic parameters
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Use relative xpaths with functions like contains, starts-with, and ends-with to handle dynamic parameters.
• Use contains() function to match a partial value in the attribute

• Use starts-with() function to match the beginning of a value in the attribute

• Use ends-with() function to match the end of a value in the attribute

• Avoid using absolute xpaths as they are prone to breaking with dynamic parameters
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Q2. Difference between junit and testng
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JUnit is a unit testing framework for Java, while TestNG is a testing framework that supports different types of testing.
• JUnit is mainly used for unit testing, while TestNG supports unit, functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• TestNG provides more features like parameterization, grouping, and dependency testing compared to JUnit.

• TestNG allows parallel execution of test cases, which can improve testing efficien...read more
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Q1. How to performa cross browsing testing
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Cross browsing testing is performed to ensure the compatibility of a website or application across different browsers and platforms.
• Identify the target browsers and platforms to be tested

• Create a test plan and test cases for each browser and platform

• Execute the test cases on different browsers and platforms

• Verify the functionality, layout, and performance of the website or application

• Report and track any issues or inco...read more
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Q2. How to test an APi when you dont have real entity to answer that api
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To test an API without a real entity, use mock data or create dummy data for testing purposes.
• Create mock data that simulates the expected behavior of the real entity

• Use tools like Postman or cURL to send requests to the API using the mock data

• Verify that the API responds correctly to the requests and returns the expected results

• Test different scenarios and edge cases to ensure the API handles them properly

• Monitor the ...read more
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