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IBM Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 21 Jan 2023

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IBM Software Testing Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Some recruiting companies not replay at all.. Why?
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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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

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Manual testing Selenium web driver automation testing

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. Im Syam kumar. Im from nudurupadu.Im pursing my b.tech in narasaraopet engineering college, Narasaraopet. with 78%. I have completed my schooling Z.P.High school, Nudurupadu with 6.3GPA. Phirangiram, Morning star junior college with 60% percentile with 12th. As, Im fresher. I dont have no work experience. My strengths are Quick learner, self motivated and hardworking. But My interest is to keep on learning new technolo...
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Do You have any work Experience.
  • Ans. I dont have no work experience.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning new technologies. And improve good communication skills.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude online exam it will be a helpful for me

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Skill round is there very important round and communication skills and hard work tq u sir
  • Q2. Manual testing, SQL Tally

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Skill and communication helpful for me it will much more matter to me

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 9 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test is different types of questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manual testing automation testing
Round 4 - Assignment 

Different types of questions in exam

Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My Self introduction
Round 6 - Group Discussion 

Selected One topic is discussions in the group discussion

Round 7 - Coding Test 

Java programming test examination

Round 8 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Verified exam results
Round 9 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My self introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Software Testing Engineer interview:
  • Manual Testing
  • Automation Testing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This company is a top up MNC company, my dream this company job .

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Iam a good in aptitude &i think clear the return test

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How you get good results with minimum resources?
  • Ans. 

    Good results with minimum resources can be achieved by prioritizing tasks, automating processes, and utilizing efficient tools.

    • Identify high priority tasks and focus on them first

    • Automate repetitive tasks to save time and effort

    • Use efficient tools and technologies to optimize resource utilization

    • Collaborate with team members to share workload and expertise

    • Implement agile methodologies to increase productivity and flexi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. You are willing to do the night also?
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Kindly write basic code for opening minimise the window?
Round 5 - Group Discussion 

GD is helpful for the test of candidates speaking skills.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Kindly spent the minimum time checking the knowledge of candidates.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Java, selenium, Maven, Manual Testing, SQL, Cucumber, JUnit

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Public static void main (string[]args)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Java , selenium , Maven, Manual Testing, SQL, Cucumber

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Agile ceremonies MySQL Your Automation framework related questions POM
  • Q2. Java concepts Project related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concepts Java programs like star patterns

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Concentration on project nd role and responsibilities
Technical things
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java program,Manual and automation Questions.

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions related to test cases,test plan.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do Proper Preparation of interview,and be confident and your communication skill should be good.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell mi about yourself
  • Q2. Why are you choice this company
  • Q3. Asking knowledge about c programming

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Software Testing Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for IBM Software Testing Engineer 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 Coding, Javascript, Troubleshooting, Android and Eclipse.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Software Testing Engineer interview?

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