TCS Software Testing Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is hotfix in software testing
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A hotfix is a software patch or update that is released to fix a critical issue or bug in a software application.
• Hotfixes are typically released quickly to address urgent issues that cannot wait for the next regular software update.

• They are often targeted at specific problems or bugs reported by users or discovered during testing.

• Hotfixes are usually smaller in scope and size compared to regular software updates.

• They a...read more
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Q2. What is software testing
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Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application to ensure it meets the specified requirements and functions correctly.
• Software testing is essential to identify defects or bugs in the software.

• It involves executing test cases and comparing the actual results with expected results.

• Testing can be done manually or using automated tools.

• Types of software testing include functional testing, performance t...read more
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Q3. What is bug in software testing
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A bug is a defect or error in software that causes it to behave unexpectedly or not as intended.
• A bug can be caused by a mistake in the code, a misunderstanding of requirements, or a failure to test properly.

• Bugs can range from minor issues, such as a typo in the user interface, to major problems, such as a security vulnerability.

• Effective bug reporting and tracking is essential for identifying and resolving issues in ...read more
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Round duration - 140 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Test timing was at 2:00 pm , it was conducted in a college and the environment was good for the test. Camera was a primary part of test, so no suspicious activity.

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Sum of Two Numbers Represented as Arrays
Given two numbers in the form of two arrays where each element of the array represents a digit, calculate the sum of these two numbers and return this sum as an ar...read more
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Given two numbers represented as arrays, calculate their sum and return the result as an array.
• Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

• Handle cases where one array is longer than the other by considering the remaining digits

• Ensure the final sum array does not have any leading zeros
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Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The round was conducted at around 12 p.m. I was called at the college location and then it was conducted. The interviewer was quite polite and frank.

Round duration - 8 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was conducted right after finishing and clearing the technical round at the same place and on the same day.