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IBM Software Test Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Dec 2024

IBM Software Test Specialist Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Simple java program from hacker rank

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the Automation framework which tools you have used. Java final and finalize difference. Severity priority difference. Java design pattern etc java questions are easy and basic
  • Ans. 

    Automation framework is a structure for automated testing, tools used include Selenium, TestNG. Java final keyword is used to restrict the user, finalize is a method used for cleanup operations. Severity is the impact of a bug, priority is the order in which bugs should be fixed. Java design patterns are reusable solutions to common problems.

    • Automation framework is a structure that outlines the organization of automate...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Types of automation framework you have used like test data driven BDD or keyword driven etc.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal java oops questions, Selenium basic like locators, window switch
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic job related your questions like expectations

Software Test Specialist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in IBM
Q1. what is the Automation framework which tools you have used. Java ... read more
asked in Coforge
Q2. What is a reverse string ? What are oops connect ?
Q3. What are the test cases for a graph?
asked in Wipro
Q4. WAP to find duplicate character in given string
asked in Wipro
Q5. WAP to find greatest integer in array
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Code test on hacker rank

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. OOP Concept SQL
  • Q2. OOP concept and write code
  • Q3. SQL quarries and write sql
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience ? Tell me about yourself? Why ibm! ?
  • Q2. Tell me about your experience

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. String, collection, arrays, exception handaling
  • Q2. Selenium popups handle, excel, pdf handling
  • Q3. Api testing methods related questions

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be in touch with all main topics, programing as well

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

WAP to find digit from string

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. WAP to find duplicate character in given string
  • Ans. 

    Write a program to find duplicate characters in a given string.

    • Create an array to store the count of each character in the string

    • Iterate through the string and increment the count of each character in the array

    • Print out the characters that have a count greater than 1 to find duplicates

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WAP to find greatest integer in array
  • Ans. 

    Write a program to find the greatest integer in an array of strings.

    • Convert each string in the array to an integer using parseInt() function

    • Iterate through the array and compare each integer to find the greatest one

    • Return the greatest integer found

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different types of waits in Selenium?
  • Q2. What is a Java program for identifying vowels?
  • Q3. What is the difference between smoke testing and sanity testing?
  • Q4. What is the purpose of a sprint retrospective meeting?
  • Q5. What are the uses of Selenium 4?
  • Q6. How do you manage dropdown menus?
  • Q7. What is the difference between a scenario and a scenario outline?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about framework
  • Q2. Basic Selenium and Java questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about all topics on CV
  • Q2. Managerial Questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why am I choosing Cognizant
  • Q2. Salary discussion and policies
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Digital testing concepts
  • Q2. What is RS232 & 422
  • Q3. What RPS in power testing
  • Q4. Digital communication
  • Q5. Semiconductor basic information

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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Software Test Specialist interview?
IBM interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Coding Test.
How to prepare for IBM Software Test Specialist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Linux, Python, Troubleshooting, Shell Scripting and Perl.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Software Test Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM Software Test Specialist interview -

  1. what is the Automation framework which tools you have used. Java final and fina...read more
  2. Types of automation framework you have used like test data driven BDD or keywor...read more
  3. normal java oops questions, Selenium basic like locators, window swi...read more

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