If you’re preparing for an automation testing interview, it’s important to be ready with the right answers. Below are 50 frequently asked questions, along with short answers to help you prepare.
Automation testing uses software tools to run tests automatically, reducing the need for human intervention.
Avoid automated testing for short-term projects, unstable test cases, and when manual testing is more cost-effective.
They provide a structured way to organize and execute tests, making the process more efficient and maintainable.
Alternatives include QTP (UFT), TestComplete, and Appium.
High initial costs, maintenance of test scripts, and the inability to test UI/UX effectively.
No, only repetitive, stable, and high-risk test cases should be automated.
A setup of software and hardware on which the testing team performs tests.
Re-running automated tests on a modified application to ensure existing functionalities work as expected.
An open-source automation framework that uses keyword-driven testing to support different test libraries and tools.
A comprehensive suite that includes all the tools and infrastructure needed for automated testing.
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The process of automating browser interactions to test web applications.
A type of challenge-response test to determine if the user is human and prevent bots.
A combination of different testing frameworks, leveraging their individual benefits.
Selenium is an open-source tool for automating web browsers.
Yes, manual testing involves executing test cases without automation tools.
Open-source, supports multiple languages, browsers, and platforms.
A set of instructions executed by an automation tool.
A testing methodology where test data is driven from external sources like Excel, CSV files, etc.
Tests should be automated when they are repetitive, stable, and critical for the application.
Absolute XPath specifies the exact path from the root element, while XPath attributes use specific attributes to locate elements.
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A design pattern that creates an object repository for web UI elements.
A BDD tool that allows you to write tests in a natural language style.
A unit testing framework for Java programming language.
Yes, writing test cases involves defining input, action, and expected results to validate application functionality.
Selenium IDE, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid.
A tool used to automate web application testing by driving a browser.
A structured approach to organizing and executing tests efficiently.
Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid, and BDD frameworks.
A methodology where test execution is driven by keywords defined in an external data file.
A combination of two or more frameworks to leverage the benefits of each.
A development approach that involves examples to clarify requirements and tests.
A statement that verifies if a certain condition is true or false.
A practice where code changes are automatically tested and integrated into a shared repository.
Jenkins.
A set of conditions under which a tester determines whether an application is working correctly.
A testing framework inspired by JUnit and NUnit, used for test configuration and execution.
Assert stops the execution if the condition is false, Verify continues even if the condition is false.
A command to find a web element (e.g., ID, Name, XPath, CSS Selector).
A pattern is used to select the elements you want to style in HTML.
To run tests on different machines and browsers simultaneously.
A collection of test cases intended to test a behavior or a feature.
A browser without a graphical user interface, used for automated testing.
PhantomJS, Headless Chrome.
A tool that automates the creation of executable applications from source code (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
An open-source automation server used for continuous integration and delivery.
The overall design and structure of the automation framework.
To improve code maintenance and reduce code duplication.
Running multiple tests simultaneously to reduce testing time.
A configuration file used to define test suites, classes, and test methods in TestNG.
A Project Object Model file that contains configuration details for Maven to build the project.
Preparing for an automation testing interview involves understanding key concepts and being able to articulate your knowledge clearly. This list of questions and answers should help you get started on the right path. Good luck with your interview preparation!
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