Testing Interview Questions and Answers
Question - 61 : - What is the difference between test scenarios, test cases, and test script?
Answer - 61 : -
Difference between test scenarios and test cases is that
Test Scenarios: A Test Scenario is any functionality that can be tested. It is also called Test Condition or Test Possibility.
Test Cases: It is a document that contains the steps that have to be executed; it has been planned earlier.
Test Script: It is written in a programming language and it’s a short program used to test part of the functionality of the software system. In other words a written set of steps that should be performed manually.
Question - 62 : - What are the valuable steps to resolve issues while testing?
Answer - 62 : -
- Record: Log and handle any problems which have happened
- Report: Report the issues to higher level manager
- Control: Define the issue management process
Question - 63 : - Mention the difference between Data Driven Testing and Retesting?
Answer - 63 : -
- Retesting: It is a process of checking bugs that are actioned by the development team to verify that they are fixed.
- Data Driven Testing (DDT): In data driven testing process, the application is tested with multiple test data. The application is tested with a different set of values.
Question - 64 : - Explain what is testing type and what are the commonly used testing type?
Answer - 64 : -
To get an expected test outcome, a standard procedure is followed which is referred to as Testing Type.
Commonly used testing types are
- Unit Testing: Test the smallest code of an application
- API Testing: Testing API created for the application
- Integration Testing: Individual software modules are combined and tested
- System Testing: Complete testing of the system
- Install/UnInstall Testing: Testing done from the point of client/customer view
- Agile Testing: Testing through Agile technique
Question - 65 : - While monitoring your project what all things you have to consider?
Answer - 65 : -
The things that have to be taken in considerations are
- Is your project on schedule
- Are you over budget
- Are you working towards the same career goal
- Have you got enough resources
- Are there any warning signs of impending problems
- Is there any pressure from management to complete the project sooner
Question - 66 : - What are the common mistakes which create issues?
Answer - 66 : -
- Matching resources to wrong projects
- Test manager lack of skills
- Not listening to others
- Poor Scheduling
- Underestimating
- Ignoring the small problems
- Not following the process
Question - 67 : - What does a typical test report contain? What are the benefits of test reports?
Answer - 67 : -
A test report contains the following things:
- Project Information
- Test Objective
- Test Summary
- Defect
The benefits of test reports are:
- Current status of project and quality of product are informed
- If required, stakeholder and customer can take corrective action
- A final document helps to decide whether the product is ready for release
Question - 68 : - What is test management review and why it is important?
Answer - 68 : -
Management review is also referred to as Software Quality Assurance or SQA. SQA focusses more on the software process rather than the software work products. It is a set of activities designed to make sure that the project manager follows the standard process. SQA helps test manager to benchmark the project against the set standards.
Question - 69 : - What are the best practices for software quality assurance?
Answer - 69 : -
The best practices for an effective SQA implementation is
- Continuous Improvement
- Documentation
- Tool Usage
- Metrics
- Responsibility by team members
- Experienced SQA auditors
Question - 70 : - When is RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix) prepared?
Answer - 70 : -
RTM is prepared before test case designing. Requirements should be traceable from review activities.