SS&C TECHNOLOGIES Senior Test Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

20 aptitude questions and 50 technical questions

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. What is defect tracking
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Defect tracking is the process of identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and resolving issues or bugs in software.
• Defect tracking involves recording details of defects found during testing.

• Each defect is assigned a unique identifier for tracking purposes.

• Defects are categorized based on severity and priority to determine the order in which they should be fixed.

• Defect tracking tools like Jira, Bugzilla, or HP ALM are c...read more
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Q2. What is the regression testing
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Regression testing is the process of retesting a software application to ensure that new code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
• Regression testing is performed after code changes to verify that the existing functionality still works correctly.

• It helps in identifying any defects introduced by new code changes.

• Automated testing tools are often used for regression testing to save time and effort.

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Q3. How you will write the test scenario for elevator
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Test scenarios for an elevator to ensure proper functionality and safety
• Test the elevator buttons for all floors

• Test emergency stop button functionality

• Test door opening and closing mechanism

• Test elevator capacity by loading it with maximum weight limit

• Test response time for elevator arrival at different floors
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Q1. Selenium Basics
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Q2. Core java, basic programming
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Q1. Day to day activities
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Q2. Project management
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Q1. Pckg discussion
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Q2. Role description
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Q1. Questions on Framework
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Q2. Programs on Strings and Collections
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Q3. Selenium scenario based programs on window handling
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Q1. What are Xpaths and it types
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Xpaths are a way to navigate through elements in XML documents. They can be absolute or relative.
• Xpaths are used to locate elements in XML documents

• There are two types of Xpaths: absolute and relative

• Absolute Xpaths start with a single forward slash (/) and specify the location of the element from the root node

• Relative Xpaths do not start with a forward slash and specify the location of the element based on its current
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Q1. What is TestNG, Difference between WebElement and WebElements, fially and final, types of Exceptions in selenium, how to handel frams
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TestNG is a testing framework for Java. WebElement represents a single element on a web page, while WebElements represents a collection of elements. 'finally' is a keyword used in exception handling. There are different types of exceptions in Selenium. To handle frames in Selenium, we can use the switchTo() method.
• TestNG is a testing framework for Java

• WebElement represents a single element on a web page

• WebElements repr...read more
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Q1. Manual Testing Questions
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Q2. Situation based questions
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Q1. Client related discussion
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Q2. Some questions from technical round
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Q1. Package discussion
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Q2. Explaining about company
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