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TCS Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 25 Mar 2023

Top TCS Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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TCS Software Testing Engineer Interview Experiences

15 interviews found

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(11 Questions)

  • Q1. What is software Testing?
  • Ans. 

    Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application or system to find defects and ensure it meets the specified requirements.

    • Testing is done to identify defects and ensure the software meets the requirements

    • It involves executing the software with the intent of finding errors

    • Testing can be done manually or with the help of automated tools

    • Types of testing include functional, performance, security, and us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is positive and negative testing or scenario?
  • Q3. What is regression, Retesting, dynamic, static testing, unit testing?
  • Ans. 

    Regression, Retesting, Dynamic, Static, and Unit Testing are all important software testing techniques.

    • Regression testing ensures that changes to the software do not introduce new bugs.

    • Retesting is the process of testing a previously failed test case again after the bug has been fixed.

    • Dynamic testing involves executing the code and observing its behavior.

    • Static testing involves reviewing the code without executing it.

    • U...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is acceptance testing ?
  • Ans. 

    Acceptance testing is the process of evaluating a system or software based on user requirements.

    • It is performed to ensure that the system meets the user's expectations and requirements.

    • It is usually the final phase of testing before the system is released to the end-users.

    • It can be performed manually or using automated tools.

    • Examples include User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is priority and severity? Give the example?
  • Ans. 

    Priority and severity are terms used in software testing to indicate the importance and impact of a defect.

    • Priority refers to the level of urgency in fixing a defect, based on its impact on the system and business goals.

    • Severity refers to the degree of impact a defect has on the system's functionality and user experience.

    • Example: A defect that causes the system to crash would have high severity, while a defect that aff...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me the scenarios of the water bottle or login page
  • Ans. 

    For water bottle - scenarios include filling, emptying, spilling, and cleaning. For login page - scenarios include successful login, incorrect password, forgotten password, and account creation.

    • Water bottle: filling with water, emptying water, spilling water, cleaning the bottle

    • Login page: successful login, incorrect password, forgotten password, account creation

    • Water bottle: dropping the bottle, losing the cap, refill...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is black box and white box testing?
  • Ans. 

    Black box testing is testing without knowledge of internal workings, while white box testing is testing with knowledge of internal workings.

    • Black box testing focuses on external behavior and functionality

    • White box testing focuses on internal code structure and implementation

    • Black box testing is often used for user acceptance testing

    • White box testing is often used for unit testing and code coverage analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is SDLC and STLC ?
  • Ans. 

    SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle and STLC stands for Software Testing Life Cycle.

    • SDLC is a process followed by development teams to design, develop, test and deploy software.

    • STLC is a process followed by testing teams to plan, design, execute and report on software testing.

    • SDLC includes phases like planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

    • STLC includes phases like test planning, test d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is waterfall model and v-model?
  • Ans. 

    Waterfall model is a linear sequential approach to software development while V-model is a variation of the waterfall model.

    • Waterfall model follows a sequential approach where each phase must be completed before moving to the next phase.

    • V-model is a variation of the waterfall model where testing is done in parallel with each phase of development.

    • Waterfall model is less flexible and changes cannot be made easily once a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Verification and validation can you explain?
  • Ans. 

    Verification ensures that the software meets the requirements and specifications, while validation ensures that the software meets the customer's needs and expectations.

    • Verification is the process of evaluating the software at various stages to ensure that it meets the specified requirements and standards.

    • Validation is the process of evaluating the software at the end of the development process to ensure that it meets ...

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  • Q11. Definition of functional and non functional test case?
  • Ans. 

    Functional test cases verify if the software meets the requirements while non-functional test cases verify the software's performance.

    • Functional test cases ensure the software meets the functional requirements

    • Non-functional test cases ensure the software's performance, usability, and security

    • Functional test cases are based on user requirements and use cases

    • Non-functional test cases are based on performance, reliability...

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude online exam it will be a helpful for me

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Skill round is there very important round and communication skills and hard work tq u sir
  • Q2. Manual testing, SQL Tally

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Skill and communication helpful for me it will much more matter to me

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Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 15 Nov 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

I was shear details in study case

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Manual testing basic core java
  • Q2. Briefly explaind by deffect
  • Ans. 

    A defect is a flaw or error in a software application that causes it to behave unexpectedly or not as intended.

    • Defects can be caused by coding errors, design flaws, or environmental factors.

    • Defects can lead to system crashes, data loss, or security vulnerabilities.

    • Defects can be identified through testing and debugging processes.

    • Defects should be documented and tracked to ensure they are resolved.

    • Examples of defects in...

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Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Coding decoding number system dice blood relations

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Software Testing Engineer interview:
  • Manual Testing
  • Core Java
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.market yourself
2.know yourself what you want....
3.pump yourself up and possitive way
4. apply if you fully qualified
5. set yourself apart from the recommendations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General Manual Testing and Selenium related questions majorly in areas of Selenium scripts writing.
  • Q2. Ques on API Testing, SQL, Jenkins, Jira and general managerial Ques.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself from all areas. They ask questions on all tech stacks and look for a talented candidate with good understanding of any one Comp lang.

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 (2)

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Manual Topics core java SQL Queries and Automation concept
  • Q2. 1.Tell me about your self 2.What how to store response in postman tool 3.Selenium content 4.Selenium webdriver

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Software Testing Engineer interview:
  • API Testing
  • Core Java
  • Selenium
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read OOPS concept thoroughly , API Testing is also become mandatory for manual testers who have 2 or 3 years of experience

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There is approx 30 ques and quite moderate level

Round 3 - Coding Test 

There is three question you have to do all of them and they also check the approach

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was very small interview and they ask as usual questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They test your basic coding and sql question and ask about your project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and keep and give answer quite in relax mood
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is stress testing what is load testing? What is manual testing? What is functional testing?
  • Ans. 

    Stress testing tests the system's ability to handle extreme conditions, while load testing tests its performance under normal conditions. Manual testing is done by humans to find defects, while functional testing checks if the system meets requirements.

    • Stress testing checks the system's response to extreme conditions like high traffic or low memory.

    • Load testing checks the system's performance under normal conditions li...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between white box testing and black box testing?
  • Ans. 

    White box testing is testing the internal structure of the software while black box testing is testing the functionality without knowledge of the internal structure.

    • White box testing is also known as structural testing

    • Black box testing is also known as functional testing

    • White box testing requires knowledge of the internal code and logic

    • Black box testing does not require knowledge of the internal code and logic

    • Examples ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's very good interview. You have to given your answer very confidently don't be confused while answering the question.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Avoid using too much corporate jargon in your CV. Sometimes keeping things simple will get your job done.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Software Testing Engineer interview:
  • Manual Testing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice your answers to common questions that interviewers might ask. Additionally, you can make a good impression by highlighting desirable traits like your accomplishments, skills and ability to manage high priority tasks.

Software Testing Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Tejaswini Kalebere

posted on 16 Jan 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. IT Related question
  • Q2. ASP.NET question SDLC life Cycle
  • Q3. Object Oriented program structure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This Interview are most important for the fresher students because the student are searching the job and technical skills utilise are looking for the company. and the student improve the career path.

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

20 questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 questions

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself Strength and week ness What about hire you Why you select this company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Feel free.. And dont fear about interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Testing process

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Technical

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Advantages of online

Round 5 - Aptitude Test 

Logically

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't give up and self confidence

TCS Interview FAQs

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TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.
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