TCS Associate Software Test Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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Basic coding questions

Q1. Self introduction
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Q2. Why Should I Hire you
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Q3. Difference between c and java
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C is a procedural programming language, while Java is an object-oriented programming language.
• C is a low-level language, while Java is a high-level language.

• C requires manual memory management, while Java has automatic garbage collection.

• C is platform-dependent, while Java is platform-independent.

• C uses pointers, while Java does not.

• C has a simpler syntax compared to Java.
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Basic coding in Java in MCQ and written format

Q1. Tell Me about yourself
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Q2. What is your skill
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My skills include manual and automated testing, bug tracking, test case design, and regression testing.
• Proficient in manual testing techniques such as boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning

• Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium and JUnit

• Strong understanding of bug tracking systems like Jira and TestRail

• Ability to design comprehensive test cases to ensure thorough test coverage

• Skilled in per...read more
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Q3. What do you want to see in yourself after 5years
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General aptitude test

Q1. Self introduction, strengths
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Q2. What are the qualification
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Q1. Questions about framework
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Q2. Basic Selenium and Java questions
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Q1. Questions about all topics on CV
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Q2. Managerial Questions
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Q1. Why am I choosing Cognizant
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Q2. Salary discussion and policies
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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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OOPS, Data Structures, Algorithms

Q1. Design Patterns used in the project?
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Singleton, Factory, Observer, Strategy patterns were used in the project.
• Singleton pattern was used to ensure only one instance of a class is created.

• Factory pattern was used to create objects without specifying the exact class of object that will be created.

• Observer pattern was used to define a one-to-many dependency between objects.

• Strategy pattern was used to define a family of algorithms, encapsulate each one, and
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Q2. Optimization of a Web API
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Optimizing a Web API involves improving performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the API code

• Implement caching mechanisms to reduce response times

• Use asynchronous processing to handle concurrent requests efficiently

• Optimize database queries to improve data retrieval speed

• Minimize network latency by using content delivery networks (CDNs)

• Implement rate limiting and throttling to prev
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Q1. Project Scneario based quesion on what are steps taken when we encounter an issue in production?
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Q2. Steps in implementing requirement from business to development.
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Steps in implementing requirement from business to development involve analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Analyze the business requirement to understand the scope and impact on the system

• Design a solution that meets the business requirement and aligns with the existing system architecture

• Implement the solution by writing code and integrating it with other components

• Test the implemented solution t...read more
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Q1. Fibonacci seriers
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Q2. Oops concepts java
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Q1. Find min and max number in an array
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Find min and max number in an array of strings
• Convert array elements to integers for comparison

• Use built-in functions like Math.min() and Math.max()

• Handle edge cases like empty array or non-numeric elements
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Q2. Test scenario for elevator
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Q1. Tell me about your self
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