NatWest Automation Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Current Project
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Currently working on developing automated test scripts for a web application
• Creating test cases using Selenium WebDriver

• Implementing test automation frameworks like TestNG

• Performing regression testing on new features

• Collaborating with developers to identify and fix bugs
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Q2. Framework Structure
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Q3. Code for sorting an array
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Code for sorting an array of strings
• Use built-in sort function in programming language (e.g. sort() in Python)

• Specify the comparison function to sort strings alphabetically

• Handle uppercase and lowercase letters properly

• Example: ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'] should be sorted as ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
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Q4. Create Xpath
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Creating Xpath for locating elements in web pages
• Use unique attributes like id, class, name to create Xpath

• Avoid using indexes in Xpath as they can be brittle

• Use functions like contains(), starts-with() for dynamic attributes

• Consider using axes like ancestor, following-sibling for complex Xpath
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Q2. Why GlobalLogic
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GlobalLogic offers a diverse range of projects, cutting-edge technologies, and a collaborative work environment.
• GlobalLogic provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects, allowing for professional growth and skill development.

• The company is known for its use of cutting-edge technologies, providing exposure to the latest tools and trends in the industry.

• GlobalLogic fosters a collaborative work environment, enc...read more
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Q1. Project related questions
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Q1. More questions asked, oops, coding and selenium, testNG related questions
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Q2. Drop down coding
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Q1. Basics of Java selenium
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Q1. What is a constructor and it's purpose?
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A constructor is a special type of method in a class that is automatically called when an object of that class is created.
• Constructors have the same name as the class they belong to

• They are used to initialize the object's state or perform any necessary setup

• Constructors can have parameters to customize the initialization process

• Example: public class Car { public Car(String color) { this.color = color; } }
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Q2. Can you override a Static Method?
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Yes, a static method can be overridden in Java using the concept of method hiding.
• In Java, static methods cannot be overridden in the traditional sense like instance methods.

• When a subclass defines a static method with the same signature as a static method in the superclass, it is called method hiding.

• Method hiding does not follow polymorphism and is resolved at compile time based on the reference type.

• Example: class...read more
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Q3. Can you create a Static local variable inside a Static method
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Yes, a static local variable can be created inside a static method.
• Yes, a static local variable can be declared inside a static method in programming languages like C++.

• Static local variables retain their values between function calls.

• Example: static void myStaticMethod() { static int count = 0; count++; }
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Q4. What is the memory allocation for a String?
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String memory allocation is dynamic and depends on the length of the string.
• String memory allocation is dynamic and can change based on the length of the string.

• In Java, a String object is stored in the heap memory.

• Each character in a String typically takes up 2 bytes of memory.

• String objects in Java are immutable, meaning once a String object is created, it cannot be changed.
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Q5. Can you create a Static method inside an Abstract class or Interface?
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Yes, you can create a static method inside an abstract class or interface.
• Static methods can be defined in interfaces since Java 8.

• Static methods in interfaces are used for providing utility methods that are not tied to any specific instance of the interface.

• Static methods in abstract classes can be used for common functionality that does not require an instance of the class.
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Q6. What is the Parent class of Java?
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The parent class of Java is the Object class.
• All classes in Java are directly or indirectly derived from the Object class.

• The Object class is the root class in Java's class hierarchy.

• It provides methods that are common to all objects in Java, such as toString(), equals(), and hashCode().
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Q7. What is Window Handles in Selenium?
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Window Handles in Selenium are unique identifiers used to handle multiple browser windows in a Selenium test script.
• Window Handles are unique alphanumeric strings assigned to each browser window opened by Selenium.

• They are used to switch between different browser windows during a test script execution.

• Window Handles can be obtained using getWindowHandles() method in Selenium.

• Example: Set handles = driver.getWindowHandl
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Q1. Basic selenium and Basic Java
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Q1. Java Program - Reverse a string Selenium - stale element
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Reverse a string using Java program and handle stale element in Selenium
• Create a Java program to reverse a string using StringBuilder or char array

• In Selenium, handle stale element exception by refreshing the element or using WebDriverWait

• Example: Java program - input: 'hello', output: 'olleh'; Selenium - handle stale element by refreshing the element before interacting with it
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Q1. What is your expected salary
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My expected salary is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Automation Test Engineers.
• I have researched the average salary range for Automation Test Engineers in this location.

• I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my expertise in automation testing.

• I am open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered.
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Q1. What framework you are using in your project?
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We are using the Selenium framework for automation testing in our project.
• Selenium is a popular open-source automation testing framework

• It supports multiple programming languages like Java, Python, C#, etc.

• Selenium WebDriver is used for automating web applications

• It provides features for browser automation, testing across different browsers, and parallel test execution
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Q2. Explain about the framework structure
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Framework structure refers to the organization and layout of the automation framework components.
• Framework structure includes modules, libraries, test scripts, configuration files, and test data.

• It follows a hierarchical structure with layers such as driver scripts, reusable libraries, and test cases.

• Frameworks can be structured as linear, modular, data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid.

• Example: In a data-driven framew...read more
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Q3. Difference between findelement and findelements
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findelement returns the first matching element on a webpage, findelements returns a list of all matching elements.
• findelement returns a single WebElement, findelements returns a list of WebElements

• findelement throws NoSuchElementException if no element is found, findelements returns an empty list

• Example: driver.findElement(By.id("exampleId")) vs driver.findElements(By.className("exampleClass"))
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Q4. How to handle multiple tabs in selenium
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Handling multiple tabs in Selenium involves switching between tabs and performing actions on each tab.
• Use getWindowHandles() to get a set of window handles

• Switch to a specific tab using switchTo().window(handle)

• Perform actions on the tab

• Close the tab if needed using driver.close()
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Q5. Explain about hashmaps
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Hashmaps are data structures that store key-value pairs and allow for efficient retrieval of values based on keys.
• Hashmaps are also known as dictionaries, maps, or associative arrays.

• They use a hash function to map keys to indices in an underlying array.

• Hashmaps offer constant-time average case complexity for insertion, deletion, and lookup operations.

• Example: HashMap map = new HashMap<>(); map.put("ke
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Q6. Why we use try and catch
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Try and catch blocks are used in programming to handle exceptions and prevent the program from crashing.
• Try block is used to enclose the code that might throw an exception

• Catch block is used to handle the exception thrown in the try block

• It prevents the program from crashing and allows for graceful error handling

• Can also include finally block to execute code regardless of whether an exception is thrown
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Q7. What is inheritance
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Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class can inherit attributes and methods from another class.
• Allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from another class

• Promotes code reusability and reduces redundancy

• Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

• Derived class can access the properties and methods of the base class

• Example: Class 'Car' can inherit from class 'Vehicle'
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Q1. Tell me your Self introduce
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Q2. Tell me project structure
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Project structure refers to the organization of files, folders, and resources within a software project.
• Main folders like src (source code), test (test cases), lib (libraries), docs (documentation)

• Subfolders for specific modules or components

• Configuration files like pom.xml, package.json, etc.

• Build scripts like Jenkinsfile, Dockerfile

• Version control files like .gitignore, .gitattributes

• README.md file for project overvi
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Q1. Java oops concepts, selenium coding
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Q1. Selenium test script, Rest assured questions
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30 mins - interview duration
C# OOPS, Selenium and Manual testing concepts