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Updated 21 Jan 2023

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About previous project details, communication, QA testing technical questions.
  • Q2. I answered good way..
  • Q3. Still there end no answer

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Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is sanity testing
  • Ans. 

    Sanity testing is a subset of regression testing that quickly checks if the major functionalities of the software are working as expected.

    • Sanity testing is performed after a software build to ensure its basic functionality is intact.

    • It focuses on testing the critical features and functionalities of the software.

    • It is a quick and shallow form of testing to determine if further testing is required.

    • Sanity testing is not e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is automation testing
  • Ans. 

    Automation testing is the use of software tools to execute test cases and compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes.

    • Automation testing involves writing scripts or using tools to automate repetitive tasks.

    • It helps in reducing human errors and increases efficiency.

    • It is used to test software applications, websites, and systems.

    • Examples of automation testing tools include Selenium, Appium, and JUnit.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is oops concepts
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concepts are the fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming that help in designing and implementing software systems.

    • Encapsulation: Wrapping data and methods into a single unit

    • Inheritance: Acquiring properties and behavior of a parent class

    • Polymorphism: Ability of objects to take on multiple forms

    • Abstraction: Hiding implementation details and showing only functionality

    • Examples: Java, C++, Python, Ruby

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is regression testing
  • Ans. 

    Regression testing is the process of testing changes made to a software application to ensure that existing functionality still works.

    • It is performed after making changes to the software application

    • It ensures that existing functionality is not affected by the changes

    • It helps to identify any new defects introduced by the changes

    • It can be automated to save time and effort

    • Examples include testing after bug fixes, new feat

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is access specifier
  • Ans. 

    Access specifier defines the scope of a class member.

    • Access specifiers are public, private, and protected.

    • Public members can be accessed from anywhere.

    • Private members can only be accessed within the class.

    • Protected members can be accessed within the class and its subclasses.

    • Access specifiers help in encapsulation and data hiding.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is agile methodology
  • Ans. 

    Agile methodology is an iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility and customer satisfaction.

    • Agile methodology values individuals and interactions over processes and tools

    • It emphasizes working software over comprehensive documentation

    • It involves frequent collaboration with customers and stakeholders

    • It allows for changes and adjustments to be made throughout the development process

    • Examples of...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is manual testing
  • Ans. 

    Manual testing is a process of verifying software manually without the use of automation tools.

    • It involves executing test cases manually to identify defects

    • It requires human intervention to simulate real-world scenarios

    • It is time-consuming and requires a lot of effort

    • It is useful for testing user interface, usability, and exploratory testing

    • Examples include ad-hoc testing, exploratory testing, and regression testing

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Data driven testing
  • Q2. What is dead lock
  • Ans. 

    Deadlock is a situation where two or more processes are unable to proceed because they are waiting for each other to release resources.

    • Occurs in multi-threaded or multi-process environments

    • Each process holds a resource that the other processes need

    • Processes are stuck in a circular wait

    • Can lead to system crashes or freezes

    • Prevented by proper resource allocation and scheduling

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Agile
  • Ans. 

    Agile is a software development methodology that emphasizes on iterative and incremental development.

    • Agile focuses on delivering working software frequently

    • It values customer collaboration and responding to change

    • It emphasizes on self-organizing and cross-functional teams

    • Scrum, Kanban, and XP are some popular Agile frameworks

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  • Q4. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Cleared

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: cleared

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Cleared

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: cleared

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows code reusability and saves time and effort in writing new code.

    • The existing class is called the parent or base class, and the new class is called the child or derived class.

    • The child class inherits all the properties and methods of the parent class and can also add its ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are different classes in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Different classes in Java are used to define objects and their behavior.

    • Classes are the building blocks of Java programs.

    • They define the properties and methods of objects.

    • Some commonly used classes in Java are String, Integer, ArrayList, etc.

    • Classes can be inherited to create new classes with additional features.

    • Java provides a rich set of predefined classes, and developers can create their own classes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows for code reuse and promotes a hierarchical organization of code.

    • The existing class is called the superclass or parent class, and the new class is called the subclass or child class.

    • The subclass inherits all the properties and methods of the superclass, and can also add ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are different classes in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Java has four different classes: abstract, final, public and default.

    • Abstract class cannot be instantiated and is used as a base class for other classes

    • Final class cannot be inherited and is used to prevent further modification

    • Public class can be accessed from anywhere in the program

    • Default class can only be accessed within the same package

    • Example: public class MyClass {}

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How useful is it to create a class public and private in Java ? And which one to prefer for whom?
  • Ans. 

    Creating public and private classes in Java is useful for encapsulation and access control.

    • Creating a class as public allows it to be accessed from any other class.

    • Creating a class as private restricts its access to only within the same class.

    • Public classes are typically used for classes that need to be accessed by other classes or modules.

    • Private classes are typically used for helper classes or internal implementation...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Write a program that contain 8 loops?
  • Ans. 

    A program with 8 loops

    • Loops can be of different types like for, while, do-while, foreach, etc.

    • The loops can be nested within each other to create complex logic.

    • The program can perform various operations within the loops like printing, calculating, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the biggest achievement till date?
  • Ans. 

    My biggest achievement till date is successfully leading a team to implement an automated testing framework for a complex software project.

    • Led a team to design and implement an automated testing framework for a critical software project

    • Reduced manual testing efforts by 50% and improved overall testing efficiency

    • Received recognition from senior management for the successful implementation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why do u wanna join HCl?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join HCl because of their strong reputation in the software industry and their focus on innovation and career growth opportunities.

    • HCl has a strong reputation in the software industry for delivering high-quality products and services.

    • They have a culture of innovation and encourage employees to think creatively and come up with new ideas.

    • HCl offers excellent career growth opportunities and invests in the profe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What was ur project in college?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management system for tracking tasks and deadlines.

    • Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end development

    • Implemented backend using PHP and MySQL for database management

    • Incorporated user authentication and authorization features

    • Tested the system for functionality and performance

    • Received positive feedback from users for ease of use

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It was based on academics marks of MCA
(60%)

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was based on academics marks of MCA
(60%)

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was not an easy round but with proper preparation and knowledge it can be cracked

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions based on past experience
  • Q2. Hr questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy
Total Questions: 10

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Easy

Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

TCS user image Kanchha Manish Chamaria

posted on 24 Aug 2017

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Programming was asked
  • Q2. General question were asked n abut my personal detail

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They check our capability n other activities like our hobby behind our degree
Tips: Be active at all fields u like.. nly studies is nt sufficient

Round: Test
Experience: All sections were divided n we got 30 secs for each.. questions were logical
Tips: Dnt get nervous n prerpare well
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Argument was allowed... all students were keeping der view...
Tips: Be confident n communication should be proper ...
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked to write a program
Tips: Study well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: According to resume questions were created
Tips: Keep knowledge of what u have mentioned in resume

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Selenium and java

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Asking for Testing, Alerts, windows and java oops concepts
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and Coding.




Gj

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Guj

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What Is Schema And Which schema you used in your project ?
  • Ans. 

    Schema is a blueprint that defines the structure of a database. I used the relational schema in my project.

    • Schema is a logical representation of the entire database.

    • It defines the tables, fields, relationships, and constraints.

    • Relational schema is the most commonly used schema in databases.

    • It organizes data into tables with rows and columns.

    • Example: Employee table with columns like ID, Name, Age, Salary.

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  • Q2. What Is The Difference Between SQL & ETL ?
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a language used to manage relational databases, while ETL is a process used to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into a target database.

    • SQL is used to manage data within a database, while ETL is used to move data between databases

    • SQL is used to query and manipulate data, while ETL is used to transform and load data into a target database

    • SQL is a language, while ETL is a process

    • Examples of SQ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is agile methodology ?
  • Ans. 

    Agile methodology is an iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility and customer satisfaction.

    • Agile focuses on delivering working software in short iterations

    • It values collaboration between team members and with customers

    • It emphasizes adapting to change rather than following a rigid plan

    • Examples of agile methodologies include Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What The Statement Of writing A Queries ?
  • Ans. 

    Writing queries involves creating statements to retrieve data from a database.

    • Identify the data you want to retrieve

    • Choose the appropriate table(s) to query

    • Use SQL syntax to construct the query

    • Test the query to ensure it returns the desired results

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How You Upload A Data From Source To Target ?
  • Ans. 

    Data can be uploaded from source to target using ETL tools or manual data entry.

    • Extract data from source system

    • Transform data to match target system requirements

    • Load data into target system

    • Use ETL tools like Informatica, Talend, or SSIS

    • Manual data entry can be done through UI or APIs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What Is Buffer, Where We Use ?
  • Ans. 

    Buffer is a temporary storage area in memory used to hold data while it is being processed or transferred.

    • Buffers are used in various applications such as network communication, file I/O, and image processing.

    • They help to improve performance by reducing the number of read/write operations to the main memory.

    • Examples of buffer include input/output buffer, circular buffer, and double buffer.

    • Buffer overflow is a common vu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are The Joins And Constraints ?
  • Ans. 

    Joins and constraints are used in databases to link tables and enforce rules for data integrity.

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

    • Constraints are rules that are applied to columns to ensure data integrity

    • Types of constraints include primary key, foreign key, unique, and check constraints

    • Joins can be inner, outer, left, or right depending on the data needed

    • Examples of joins ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Why should we hire you?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make Yourself Cool In the time of interview and give you answer clearly and share you knowledge whatever you learned your Skills ect.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. I am looking for job,
  • Q2. I am interested these job
  • Q3. I am looking for job
  • Q4. I have these job
  • Q5. I attended these interview
  • Q6. I am looking for job,I am interested these job

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