Thomson Reuters Automation Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me something about Oops concepts
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Oops concepts refer to Object-Oriented Programming principles such as Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.
• Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

• Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

• Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

• Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation det
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Q2. What is the difference between Abstract class and Interface
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Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while Interface can only have abstract methods.
• Abstract class can have constructors, fields, and methods, while Interface cannot have any implementation.

• A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class.

• Abstract classes are used to provide a common base for multiple classes, while Interfaces are used to define a contrac...read more
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Q1. About my experience
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Q2. About my project and automation work
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Q1. About my notice period
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Q2. About my expected ctc
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General aptitude and out put realted questions

Face to face dsa and string manipulations

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. Explain the automation framework you used in your project
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I used a keyword-driven automation framework in my project.
• The framework was designed to allow testers to write test cases using keywords and reusable functions.

• Test scripts were written in a tabular format, making it easy to understand and maintain.

• The framework included libraries for common functions like logging, reporting, and data handling.

• Test data was stored in external files like Excel sheets or CSV files for e...read more
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Q1. SQL Joins - Inner Join
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Q2. Identifying webelement - particularly xpath
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Identifying webelement using xpath involves locating elements based on their attributes and hierarchy in the HTML structure.
• Use unique attributes like id, class, name, etc. to create xpath expressions

• Avoid using absolute xpaths as they are prone to breaking with changes in the HTML structure

• Use relative xpaths that are more robust and flexible

• Consider using xpath axes like ancestor, descendant, sibling, etc. for comple
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Q3. Array List, other Data Structure
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Q1. Convert number to roman numeral logic
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Convert a given number to its equivalent Roman numeral representation.
• Create a mapping of numbers to Roman numerals (e.g. 1 -> 'I', 5 -> 'V', 10 -> 'X', etc.)

• Iterate through the mapping in descending order and subtract the largest possible numeral from the given number until it reaches 0.

• Handle special cases like 4, 9, 40, 90, etc. by using subtraction rules.

• Combine the Roman numerals obtained in the process to form th
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Q2. SQL Queries normal nested queries
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Q3. Things to consider while designing automation framework
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Considerations for designing automation framework
• Identify the scope and objectives of automation

• Choose the right tools and technologies based on project requirements

• Design a modular and scalable framework for easy maintenance

• Implement best practices for code reusability and readability

• Include error handling and reporting mechanisms for better debugging

• Consider integration with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing

• Plan...read more
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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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Q1. Networking related questions
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Q2. Questions related to file transfer between multiple systems
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Q1. Multithreading questions
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Q2. Related to multiple thread synchronization, lock etc
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Space and time complexities were asked for program

Q1. Managerial round
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