Software Test Automation Engineer

Software Test Automation Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 22 May 2024

Q1. Difference between Re testing and Regression testing Framework of your automation project How do you debug errors in scripts

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Retesting is testing the same functionality again after fixing the defects while regression testing is testing the entire system after making any changes.

  • Retesting is done to ensure that the defects found in the previous test cycle have been fixed

  • Regression testing is done to ensure that the changes made to the system have not introduced any new defects

  • Retesting is a subset of regression testing

  • Regression testing is time-consuming and requires a lot of effort

  • Framework of auto...read more

Q2. WAP to find sum of even numbers from given array using LinQ Contructors Code to define Interface Code to define Abstract class

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WAP to find sum of even numbers from given array using LinQ. Code to define Interface and Abstract class.

  • Use LinQ's Where() method to filter even numbers

  • Use Sum() method to find the sum of filtered even numbers

  • Interface: define methods without implementation

  • Abstract class: can have both implemented and unimplemented methods

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Q3. Which Selenium version is used in your project What are the latest features

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We are using Selenium version 3.141.59 in our project. The latest features include improved Firefox support and better error handling.

  • Selenium version 3.141.59 is being used in our project

  • Improved Firefox support is one of the latest features

  • Better error handling is another latest feature

Q4. Explain automation framework usd in your previous project?

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The automation framework used in my previous project was a keyword-driven framework.

  • The framework was designed to allow testers to write test cases using keywords and reusable functions.

  • It provided a high level of abstraction, making it easy for non-technical team members to create and maintain test scripts.

  • Test data was stored in external files, making it easy to update without modifying the test scripts.

  • The framework supported multiple browsers and platforms for cross-brows...read more

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Q5. Collections Code to store objects using collections

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Code to store objects using collections

  • Use ArrayList or LinkedList to store objects

  • Declare the collection with the appropriate data type

  • Add objects to the collection using the add() method

  • Example: ArrayList names = new ArrayList();

  • names.add("John");

Q6. Writing x-path and automation framework

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Writing x-path and automation framework

  • Understand the HTML structure of the application

  • Use browser developer tools to inspect elements and create x-paths

  • Implement automation framework using tools like Selenium or Appium

  • Create reusable functions and libraries for efficient testing

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Q7. have you developed framework

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Yes, I have developed frameworks for test automation using tools like Selenium and Appium.

  • Developed test automation frameworks using Selenium for web applications

  • Developed test automation frameworks using Appium for mobile applications

  • Implemented data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks

  • Used Page Object Model design pattern for better maintainability

  • Integrated frameworks with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing

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