Jio Institute Interview Questions and Answers

Answers to common questions asked in an Automation Tester interview

• Sanity testing is a subset of regression testing and is done to check if the critical functionalities of the application are working fine after a small change

• Smoke testing is done to check if the application is stable enough for further testing

• Regression testing is done to ensure that the changes made to the application do not affect the existing functionalities

• The number of test cases executed per day depends...read more

To automate a scenario, write code using a testing framework like Selenium or Appium.

• Identify the scenario to be automated

• Choose a suitable testing framework

• Write code to simulate user actions and verify expected results

• Use assertions to validate test results

• Integrate with a CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing

• Example: Automating login process on a web application using Selenium WebDriver

Access Specifiers and Functional Flow of Application

• Access Specifiers define the scope of a class member

• 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

• Functional flow of the application describes the sequence of actions performed by the user

• It includes login, navigation, data entry, submission, and logout

• For example, in an e-commerce website, the flow would b...read more

Automation should be done in the early stages of the app lifecycle.

• Automation should be started as soon as the application requirements are finalized.

• Automation should be done in parallel with manual testing.

• Automation should be done for critical and frequently used functionalities.

• Automation should be updated regularly to keep up with changes in the application.

• Automation should be done for regression testing to save time and effort.

Test cases for Electric bulb

• Test if the bulb turns on when the switch is flipped

• Test if the bulb emits light when turned on

• Test if the bulb heats up after being on for a while

• Test if the bulb flickers or dims before burning out

Test cases for Instagram application

• Verify user can successfully create a new account

• Ensure user can upload a photo and apply filters

• Check if user can search for other users and follow/unfollow them

• Test the functionality of liking and commenting on posts

• Verify that direct messaging feature works correctly

Defect reporting procedure involves documenting, prioritizing, and communicating issues found during testing.

• Document defects with detailed information including steps to reproduce, expected vs actual results, and screenshots if applicable

• Prioritize defects based on severity and impact on the system

• Communicate defects to the development team using a defect tracking tool like Jira or Bugzilla

• Follow up on defects to ensure they are fixed and retest after resolution

Test cases for payment gateway functionality

• Verify successful payment processing

• Test for different payment methods (credit card, PayPal, etc.)

• Check for error handling in case of payment failure

• Validate security measures for sensitive payment information

• Test for currency conversion if applicable