Indium Software Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. What are the differences between a sprint review and product grooming?
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Sprint reviews assess completed work, while product grooming prioritizes and refines backlog items for future sprints.
• Sprint Review occurs at the end of a sprint to showcase completed work to stakeholders.

• Product Grooming (or Backlog Refinement) is an ongoing process to prioritize and clarify backlog items.

• In a Sprint Review, the team demonstrates features; for example, showing a new app feature to stakeholders.

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Q2. How will you track defects?
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Defect tracking involves documenting, managing, and resolving software defects throughout the testing process.
• Use a defect tracking tool like JIRA or Bugzilla to log defects with detailed descriptions.

• Assign severity levels (e.g., critical, major, minor) to prioritize defect resolution.

• Include steps to reproduce the defect, screenshots, and environment details for clarity.

• Regularly update the status of defects (e.g., o...read more
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Q3. What are the SQL queries used to remove duplicates from a database?
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SQL queries can be used to identify and remove duplicate records from a database effectively.
• Use the 'ROW_NUMBER()' function to assign a unique number to each row within a partition of a result set. Example: SELECT *, ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY column_name ORDER BY id) AS row_num FROM table_name.

• Delete duplicates by using a Common Table Expression (CTE) with 'ROW_NUMBER()'. Example: WITH CTE AS (SELECT *, ROW_NUMB...read more
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Q4. What is the difference between the WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL?
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WHERE filters rows before aggregation; HAVING filters after aggregation in SQL queries.
• WHERE clause is used to filter records before any groupings are made.

• HAVING clause is used to filter records after aggregation functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG.

• Example of WHERE: SELECT * FROM Employees WHERE Age > 30;

• Example of HAVING: SELECT Department, COUNT(*) FROM Employees GROUP BY Department HAVING COUNT(*) > 5;
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Q5. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL in SQL?
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UNION combines results from two queries, removing duplicates; UNION ALL includes all results, keeping duplicates.
• UNION removes duplicate rows from the result set.

• UNION ALL includes all rows, even duplicates.

• Example of UNION: SELECT column1 FROM table1 UNION SELECT column1 FROM table2;

• Example of UNION ALL: SELECT column1 FROM table1 UNION ALL SELECT column1 FROM table2;

• UNION may be slower due to duplicate elimination, w
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Q6. What are the different types of joins in SQL, and can you explain each of them?
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SQL joins combine rows from two or more tables based on related columns.
• INNER JOIN: Returns records with matching values in both tables. Example: SELECT * FROM A INNER JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

• LEFT JOIN: Returns all records from the left table and matched records from the right table. Example: SELECT * FROM A LEFT JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

• RIGHT JOIN: Returns all records from the right table and matched records from the left ...read more
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Q7. Write a quires for join the table greater than 5000k in course payment and need to fetch the course name, payment, student name, course name and age. There are 2 table one is course details and student det...read more
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Difference between soft skills and hard skills

Q1. What is manual testing
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Manual testing is the process of manually testing software for defects without the use of automation tools.
• Involves executing test cases manually without automation tools

• Requires human intervention to verify software functionality

• Helps in identifying defects that may be missed by automated testing

• Can be time-consuming but provides thorough testing coverage
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Q2. What is defect life cycleif
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Defect life cycle is the process of identifying, reporting, fixing, retesting, and closing defects in software testing.
• Defect identification: Defects are identified through testing or user feedback.

• Defect reporting: Defects are reported in a defect tracking tool with details like severity, priority, and steps to reproduce.

• Defect fixing: Developers address the reported defects by making necessary code changes.

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Q1. What is the main thing should have for a test engineer
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The main thing a test engineer should have is attention to detail.
• Attention to detail is crucial for identifying and fixing bugs in software.

• Strong analytical skills are necessary for understanding complex systems.

• Good communication skills are important for collaborating with developers and other team members.

• Knowledge of testing tools and techniques is essential for efficient testing.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and ma...read more
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Q2. What's your opinion on testing
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I believe testing is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products.
• Testing helps identify bugs and issues early in the development process.

• It ensures that the software meets the requirements and functions as expected.

• Different types of testing, such as unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing, are important for comprehensive coverage.

• Automation testing can help improve efficienc
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Q1. Are you ok with rotational shifts?
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Yes, I am comfortable with rotational shifts as I understand the nature of the job requires flexibility in working hours.
• I am open to working different shifts to accommodate project needs

• I understand the importance of being flexible in a dynamic work environment

• I have previous experience working in rotational shifts in my previous job
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Q2. Are you ok with the work location?
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Yes, I am okay with the work location as long as it is within a reasonable distance from my home.
• I am flexible with work locations within a reasonable distance from my home.

• I am open to commuting or relocating if necessary.

• I prioritize a convenient work location for better work-life balance.
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Q1. Sql based questions in first round and increased level in next rounds
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Q3. Guessestimate- process matters not answers
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Q1. Hard SQL question
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Q2. Fit for the role
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