Sophos Technologies Automation Tester Interview Questions and Answers

In this first round it was of 45mins which included MCQ question and 1 coding question.

Q1. 1.Difference Between Const,Var,Char. 2.Oop's concept with example 3.JavaScript is async or sync language and explain the reason. 4.How to create a simple object in JavaScript. 5.Find element and Find Eleme...read more
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Answers to common interview questions for Automation Test Engineer position.
• Const is used for constant values that cannot be reassigned, var is used for variable declaration, and char is a data type for storing characters in programming languages.

• OOPs concepts include inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction. Example: Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.

• JavaS...read more
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Q2. What is Type coercion?
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Type coercion is the process of converting one data type to another in programming.
• Type coercion can happen implicitly or explicitly in programming languages.

• Implicit type coercion occurs when the language automatically converts data types during operations.

• Explicit type coercion occurs when the programmer manually converts data types using functions or operators.

• Example: In JavaScript, the addition operator (+) can pe...read more
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Q3. What is Inheritance? Polymorphism?
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Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class. Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.
• Inheritance allows for code reusability by defining a new class based on an existing class.

• Polymorphism enables flexibility in programming by allowing objects to be treated as instances of their pare...read more
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Q4. API Error code with explaination?
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API error codes are unique identifiers used to indicate specific errors in an API response.
• API error codes are typically numeric or alphanumeric codes that correspond to specific errors in the API.

• Each error code should have a corresponding explanation in the API documentation to help developers understand the issue.

• Examples of API error codes include 400 Bad Request, 401 Unauthorized, and 404 Not Found.
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Q1. Introduce Yourself? Why should we hire you? What is your relevant experience? Tell me about yourself? What are your salary expectations?
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It included aptitude...selenium questions...java mcq questions...and a program to write

Q1. Abstraction related questions
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Q2. Interface, JIT, inheritance, java architecture
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Q3. SQL questions...diff between char and varchar.....pk and fk....
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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Q2. Why should I hire you
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Q1. Explain the challenges faced in Test Automation
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Challenges in Test Automation include dynamic UI elements, maintenance of scripts, data management, and flakiness.
• Dynamic UI elements can cause scripts to fail if not handled properly

• Maintenance of scripts can be time-consuming as applications evolve

• Data management is crucial for test data setup and cleanup

• Flakiness of tests can lead to false positives or negatives
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Q2. What are the top 3 defects that you have raised in your previous project or role.
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Q1. HTTP error code : 203 ?
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HTTP error code 203 indicates that the server successfully processed the request, but is returning information that may be from another source.
• HTTP 203 is a non-standard error code that is not defined in the HTTP/1.1 standard.

• It is typically used to indicate that the server successfully processed the request, but is returning information from a different source.

• This status code is not commonly used and may not be suppo
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Q2. Arraylist vs linklist
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ArrayList is a resizable array implementation, LinkedList is a doubly linked list implementation.
• ArrayList is faster for accessing elements by index, LinkedList is faster for adding/removing elements in the middle.

• ArrayList uses less memory as it only stores elements, LinkedList uses more memory as it stores elements and pointers.

• ArrayList is better for random access, LinkedList is better for sequential access.

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Q1. They mostly asked about Java questions and few scenarios to write test cases.
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Q2. Most of the questions are java questions
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Online Assessment with mcq and coding part

Q1. Scenario based questions
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Q1. Techno Managerial round
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Q1. Brief details about company and package discussions
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Q1. Python program for string,list and oop concepts
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Python program demonstrating string, list, and OOP concepts.
• Create a class with attributes and methods

• Use string methods like split(), join(), and replace()

• Manipulate lists using append(), pop(), and slicing

• Demonstrate inheritance and polymorphism
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Q1. Python program questions and manual testing concepts
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Q1. Discussion about salary
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