NTT Junior Software Test Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Instance variable
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Instance variable is a variable declared in a class, but outside of any method. Each object of the class has its own copy of the instance variable.
• Instance variables are declared at the class level, outside of any method.

• Each object of the class has its own copy of the instance variable.

• Instance variables are used to store the state of an object.
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Q2. What is collection
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A collection is a group of related objects or data items that are stored together.
• Collections can be used to store and manipulate groups of objects or data items in programming.

• Common types of collections include arrays, lists, sets, and maps.

• Collections provide methods for adding, removing, and accessing elements within the group.

• Example: An array of integers [1, 2, 3, 4] is a collection of numbers.
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Q3. List is interface or class
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List is an interface in Java that represents an ordered collection of elements.
• List is an interface in Java.util package

• It extends Collection interface and is implemented by classes like ArrayList, LinkedList, etc.

• List allows duplicate elements and maintains insertion order
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Q4. Webdriver is interface or class
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1st round is aptitude test all questions are related to domain knowledge & related to testing

Q1. Difference between absolute and relative Xpath
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Absolute Xpath starts from the root element, while relative Xpath starts from any node in the DOM structure.
• Absolute Xpath starts with a single forward slash (/) and starts selection from the root node.

• Relative Xpath starts with a double forward slash (//) and starts selection from the current node or any node in the DOM structure.

• Absolute Xpath is more brittle and prone to breaking if the structure of the page changes...read more
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Q2. What would be return if multiple tabs are open
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The return would be the number of tabs open in the browser.
• The return value would be an integer representing the count of open tabs.

• For example, if there are 5 tabs open, the return value would be 5.
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Q3. What are the waits in selenium
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Types of waits in Selenium include Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait.
• Implicit Wait: Waits for a certain amount of time before throwing a NoSuchElementException.

• Explicit Wait: Waits for a certain condition to occur before proceeding further in the code.

• Fluent Wait: Waits for a condition to be true with a defined polling frequency.

• Example: driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(10, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
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Q4. Exceptions in selenium
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Exceptions in Selenium are errors that occur during test execution, disrupting the flow of the test script.
• Exceptions are thrown when there is an unexpected behavior in the application under test or in the test script itself.

• Common exceptions in Selenium include NoSuchElementException, ElementNotVisibleException, TimeoutException, and StaleElementReferenceException.

• Handling exceptions in Selenium can be done using try-...read more
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Q5. What is feature and step definitions in cucumber BDD
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Feature files contain high-level description of the functionality to be tested, while step definitions are the implementation of the steps in the feature file using code.
• Feature files are written in Gherkin syntax and describe the behavior of the application in plain text.

• Step definitions are written in programming languages like Java, Ruby, etc., and map the steps in the feature file to automation code.

• Feature files a...read more
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Q6. How to input data in cucumber
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Data can be input in Cucumber using feature files and step definitions.
• Data can be input in feature files using scenarios and scenario outlines

• Step definitions can be used to define the actions to be taken with the input data

• Data tables can be used in feature files to input structured data

• Examples keyword can be used in scenario outlines to provide multiple sets of input data
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Q7. Basic Java questions like access modifiers, method overloading and overriding
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Q8. What is Test case, Test plan and Test Secenarios
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Test case is a set of conditions or variables under which a tester will determine whether a system under test satisfies requirements. Test plan is a document outlining the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities. Test scenarios are detailed descriptions of possible interactions with the system.
• Test case: specific conditions to be tested, expected results, steps to execute

• Test plan: overall strate...read more
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Q9. Hooks in Java
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Hooks in Java are methods that allow subclasses to override or extend the behavior of a superclass.
• Hooks are commonly used in frameworks like JUnit and TestNG for test automation.

• They are often used for setup and teardown operations before and after test methods.

• Examples include @Before, @After, @BeforeClass, and @AfterClass annotations in JUnit.
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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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Q1. Few scenario based questions
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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. Explain your framework, API fundamentals
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Q2. Exception handling in selenium, error codes in api testing etc
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Q3. Synchronization handling in code
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Q4. Oops concepts used in project
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Q5. Agile process and terminologies
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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. Tell me about your self
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Q2. Explain automation framework
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Automation framework is a set of guidelines, rules, and tools that help in creating and executing automated tests.
• Automation framework provides structure and guidelines for creating automated tests

• It helps in organizing test scripts, data, and results

• Frameworks can be data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid

• Examples of automation frameworks include Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Robot Framework
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Q3. Java code for sorting without using built in function
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Sorting array of strings in Java without using built-in functions
• Create a custom sorting algorithm like bubble sort, selection sort, or insertion sort

• Compare each pair of strings and swap them if necessary to sort in ascending order

• Repeat the process until the array is fully sorted
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Q4. Explain testng annotations and how will we use annotation in our framework
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TestNG annotations are used to control the flow of test methods and provide additional information about the test methods.
• TestNG annotations are used to mark methods as test methods, setup methods, teardown methods, etc.

• Annotations like @Test, @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, @BeforeSuite, @AfterSuite are commonly used in TestNG framework.

• Annotations help in organizing and prioritizing test metho...read more
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Q5. What is testng listener
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TestNG listener is an interface that allows users to customize the test execution process.
• TestNG listeners can be used to perform actions before or after a test method is run.

• Listeners can be used to generate logs, take screenshots, or perform other custom actions during test execution.

• Examples of TestNG listeners include ITestListener, ISuiteListener, and IInvokedMethodListener.
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Q6. What is overriding and where it is used in automation framework
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Overriding is a concept in object-oriented programming where a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its superclass.
• Overriding allows a subclass to provide a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its superclass

• It is used in automation frameworks to customize or extend the functionality of existing methods or classes

• In automation testing, overriding...read more
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Q7. Explain bdd hooks and tags
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BDD hooks and tags are used in Behavior-Driven Development to set up preconditions and execute actions before or after scenarios, and to categorize and filter scenarios.
• BDD hooks are used to set up preconditions and execute actions before or after scenarios

• Tags are used to categorize and filter scenarios based on certain criteria

• Hooks can be used to perform setup and teardown actions, such as initializing test data or ...read more
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Q8. Explain bdd background keyword
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BDD background keyword is used to define common preconditions for all scenarios in a feature file.
• Used at the beginning of a feature file to define common preconditions

• Helps in setting up the initial state for all scenarios in the feature file

• Reduces duplication of steps in scenarios by defining them once in the background
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Q9. Explain ci/cd pipeline using jenkins
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CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins automates the process of integrating code changes and deploying them to production.
• Jenkins is a popular automation server used for CI/CD

• CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

• In a CI/CD pipeline, code changes are automatically built, tested, and deployed

• Jenkins pipelines can be defined using a Jenkinsfile which specifies the stages and steps of the pipeline

• Example: Che...read more
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Q10. Explain rest assured and write a code for post and verify the response
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Rest Assured is a Java library for testing RESTful APIs. It simplifies API testing by providing a fluent interface to make HTTP requests and validate responses.
• Rest Assured is commonly used in API automation testing to validate the functionality of RESTful APIs.

• It allows testers to easily make HTTP requests, set headers, parameters, and body, and validate the response.

• Here is an example code snippet for posting data an...read more
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Q1. Explain the framework structure
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Framework structure refers to the organization of test automation code, including folders, files, libraries, and configurations.
• Framework structure typically includes folders for test scripts, test data, page objects, utilities, and configurations.

• It may involve separation of concerns, such as using Page Object Model for better maintainability.

• Frameworks like TestNG or JUnit provide annotations to structure test cases ...read more
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Q2. Tell me about yourself
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I am a dedicated Automation Test Engineer with 5 years of experience in creating and executing test cases for software applications.
• Experienced in creating automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Appium

• Proficient in identifying bugs and issues in software applications

• Skilled in writing test plans and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage

• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java and ...read more
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