PayTabs Junior Software Tester Interview Questions and Answers

Aptitude test topics are numerical skills, verbal ability and spatial ability.

The assignment topics are task,duty,job,chore and stint .

Testing base questions

Q1. About my self and packages
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Q1. Briefing about yourself
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Q2. Explain Defect life cycle
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Defect life cycle is the process of identifying, reporting, fixing, retesting, and closing defects in software development.
• Defect identification: Defects are identified through testing or user feedback.

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

• Defect fixing: Developers fix the reported defects based on the information provided.

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Q3. Difference between black box and white box testing
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Black box testing focuses on functionality without knowledge of internal code, while white box testing examines internal code structure.
• Black box testing tests the functionality of a system without knowledge of its internal code

• White box testing tests the internal code structure and logic of a system

• Black box testing is more focused on end-user perspective

• White box testing is more focused on developer perspective

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Q4. Difference between hard assert and soft assert
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Hard assert stops the execution of the test case if it fails, while soft assert continues the execution and logs the failure.
• Hard assert is used when the failure of a particular step makes the further steps irrelevant.

• Soft assert is used when you want to continue with the test case execution even if some steps fail.

• Hard assert is implemented using 'assert' keyword in testing frameworks like TestNG or JUnit.

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Q5. What are the various annotations in selenium webdriver
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Annotations in Selenium WebDriver are used to provide additional information about the test methods.
• Annotations help in organizing and managing test cases

• Some common annotations in Selenium WebDriver are @Test, @BeforeTest, @AfterTest, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod

• Annotations are used to define the sequence of execution of test methods
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Q6. There are n no. Of links having the text selenium. Write the syntax to count the text selenium from all the links
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Use XPath to count the number of links with the text 'selenium'
• Use XPath to locate all the links containing the text 'selenium'

• Count the number of links found using the XPath expression
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Q7. There is a table of students having column status with either pass or fail. Write the syntax to show the output as some 60 pass and 40 fail.
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Use SQL query to display 60 pass and 40 fail from a table of students.
• Use SELECT statement with COUNT function to count the number of pass and fail statuses.

• Use WHERE clause to filter out pass and fail statuses.

• Use GROUP BY clause to group the statuses together.

• Use CASE statement to display the count of pass and fail statuses.
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Q1. Explain project architecture?
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Project architecture refers to the overall structure of a software project, including components, modules, and their interactions.
• Project architecture defines how different components of a software project are organized and interact with each other.

• It includes the high-level design of the system, such as the database structure, data flow, and integration points.

• Project architecture also involves decisions on technologi...read more
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Q2. Explain challenges you faced in etl testing?
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Challenges in ETL testing include data quality issues, complex transformations, and handling large volumes of data.
• Data quality issues such as missing or incorrect data can impact testing results

• Complex transformations can be difficult to validate and may lead to errors in the ETL process

• Handling large volumes of data can slow down testing processes and require efficient testing strategies
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Q3. What are roles and responsibilities?
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Roles and responsibilities refer to the tasks and duties assigned to an individual within a specific job or position.
• Roles define the position or job title of an individual within an organization.

• Responsibilities outline the specific tasks, duties, and expectations associated with that role.

• Roles and responsibilities help clarify expectations, define boundaries, and ensure accountability.

• Examples include testing data e...read more
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Q4. How to find duplicate values in python?
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Use a dictionary to find duplicate values in an array of strings in Python.
• Create an empty dictionary to store the count of each string in the array.

• Iterate through the array and for each string, check if it exists in the dictionary. If it does, increment the count. If not, add it to the dictionary with a count of 1.

• After iterating through the array, check the dictionary for any strings with a count greater than 1. The
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Q1. Explain Sanity.
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Sanity testing is a subset of regression testing that focuses on testing specific areas of the software after changes to ensure no major issues have been introduced.
• Sanity testing is a quick and focused testing of specific functionalities to ensure they still work after changes.

• It is usually performed before full regression testing to save time and effort.

• Sanity testing is not exhaustive and does not cover all function...read more
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Q1. What is ip address
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An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network.
• IP addresses are used to identify and locate devices on a network.

• There are two types of IP addresses: IPv4 (e.g. 192.168.1.1) and IPv6 (e.g. 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334).

• IP addresses can be static (manually assigned) or dynamic (assigned by a DHCP server).
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Q2. What Is networking
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Networking is the practice of connecting computers and other devices together to share resources and information.
• Networking involves setting up connections between devices using cables or wireless technology.

• It allows devices to communicate with each other and share resources such as files, printers, and internet access.

• Networking can be done locally within a home or office (LAN) or over a larger geographical area (WAN...read more
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Q1. Java Oops concepts, implementation in Framework
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Q2. Testing Framework explanation
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A testing framework is a set of guidelines, coding standards, and tools used for creating and executing test cases.
• It provides a structured approach to testing

• It helps in reducing the time and effort required for testing

• It allows for easy maintenance and scalability of test cases

• Examples include Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber
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Q3. Selenium basic questions ( window handling, select, locator ..etc )
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Q4. Cucumber framework, dry-run, test-runner
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String Programmes.
1) Count duplicate character
2) reverse word without changing position
3) String methods
4) HashMap

Assignment is very easy to understand the person

Q1. What is sanity testing
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Sanity testing is a quick and shallow testing to ensure that the application is stable enough for further testing.
• It is a subset of regression testing

• It is performed after a new build or changes to the code

• It checks for major functionalities and critical features

• It is not exhaustive and does not cover all possible test cases

• It helps to save time and effort by identifying major issues early on
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Q2. What is smoke testing
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Smoke testing is a preliminary testing technique to check if the critical functionalities of the software are working fine.
• It is a quick and shallow testing technique

• It is performed to ensure that the build is stable enough for further testing

• It is usually performed after every build

• It helps in identifying critical defects early in the testing cycle

• Example: Testing the login functionality of a website after a new build
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Q3. What are the functions of testing
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The functions of testing are to identify defects, improve quality, and ensure the software meets requirements.
• Identify defects and errors in the software

• Improve the quality of the software

• Ensure the software meets the specified requirements

• Validate and verify the software functionality

• Reduce the risk of software failure

• Provide feedback to developers for improvement

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatio
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Q4. What is difference between somke and sanity testing
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Smoke testing is a quick and shallow test to check if the basic functionalities of the software are working. Sanity testing is a more thorough test to check if the major functionalities of the software are working after a change.
• Smoke testing is done to check if the software is stable enough for further testing

• Sanity testing is done to check if the changes made to the software have not affected the major functionalitie...read more
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