Preparing For Software Testing Interview – Simple Tips To Follow Prior And at The Time of Interview

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 Updated March 3, 2024

Challenges Faced and Tips to Follow While Preparing for Software Testing Interview:

This is a guest article by “N. Sandhya Rani”.

As Software testers, we continue to perform testing activities in various phases of a project. When it comes to testing our skills, we may not end up choosing an appropriate approach. I am talking about how the interview rounds go and how to face them.

The whole article is a very general discussion about the challenges that a tester has to face in an interview.

Preparing For Software Testing Interview

Let’s start by preparing a CV for the Software Testing job profile.

How to Prepare a Good CV?

By the term “Good”, I mean a CV that describes best about your skills, your expertise, your strengths, etc. It’s better not to use the same CV for different types of job profiles. Making slight changes will help to get a call.

For example, you can highlight the skillset that you possess for the required job like any automation tool or experience in other related automation tools. You can also add the basic knowledge of any technologies that you possess. This may be an added advantage.

Preparation Before a Job Interview

Before attending the interview, check the job profile in detail. Understand if the requirement is purely for manual testing, automation testing or on both. Check if your job profile experience matches what is expected.

The interviewer will mostly stick to questions around the given job profile and what you have mentioned in your CV.  Make sure you answer questions confidently based on your CV. It depends on how the discussion goes between the candidate and the interviewer, and that leads to a discussion in other areas.

Appear Confidently at the Time of Interview

In most cases, the interview starts with a brief up about the candidate. One can answer this question by following a sequence like starting with your name, what qualifications do you possess, how you started your career as a software tester, etc.

Some interviewers do not like to hear about personal details like family. So do not proceed with these details unless the interviewer asks for it.

While answering any questions on tell me what you know. Do not try to explain about ideal cases. Interviewers are interested in a practical approach, rather than ideal cases. Tell the interviewer how you will go about solving the problems or about your way of tackling things.

Do not say anything negative about anyone, especially about developers/programmers. If you do so, then it shows that you are not mature enough.

Nowadays in most of the interviews, scenarios are cited rather than direct questions and answers. If the scenario is new to you, take a few seconds to think about it and then answer. Don’t rush things.

The way you present in interviews is very important. The right attitude is very important too. Many managers can judge it easily if you have worked on projects or it’s just a fake experience. The confidence level with which you answer makes a strong impression.

For any questions, if you are not sure about the correct answer, just attempt. Do not just give up. You can also talk about things that you explored in your free time or with your interest. This shows that you take initiative and are a continuous learner as well.

As many of us must have experienced, the interviewers keep asking about the processes that you have followed or are familiar with. One does not need to worry if they have never followed any processes. Following the process is up to the company and a tester cannot do much regarding that.

But of course one can follow some processes for his/her task (I mean the modules that you own or are in charge of etc). This will not only help to manage things but also inspire others to follow some processes. Any process, which has proven some good results, can be followed.

So, instead of blaming others for not following any processes, one can take an initiative to do it. Do not forget that initiative is one of the qualities that a tester should possess.

One more important point: The person who is taking your interview doesn’t need to be a person from a QA background. A person from a developing background can also take Software Testing job interviews. What I mean to say is the person need not have worked on the QA processes.

In such a case, it becomes very important to answer the questions very carefully. It may sound illogical when a person from non-QA background interviews a tester but remember it will be a very good experience as you will get to know how testing is perceived by others.

Over to you: What’s your experience with Software Testing interviews? If you want to share some do’s and don’ts please express your comments below so that other testers can benefit from your experience.

Finally,  all the best for your testing career!

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156 thoughts on “Preparing For Software Testing Interview – Simple Tips To Follow Prior And at The Time of Interview”

  4. i have read the artical completely.i could learn more about testing. actually i wanted to learn testing tools course,,but i don’t know about this. i have gotten some idea from your artical, i really understood the importance of a testing in the project scnerio…thak you for your great support…and i hope this will continue always for testers………………

    Reply

  5. hey,
    I am working in a networking company at bangalore and having just 4months experience on it..Basically i am BE-ECE graduate and now i wanna switched to software testing profession..can u pls help me how to begin to learn and attend the interview..have i need to join in any institute or else i can go through by own efforts..

    Reply

  7. thanks for your tips.but i cannot have the communication skill.how can improve myself.i am studied in tamil medium.so i feel ,very difficult to speak english.

    Reply

  8. how can we give practical approach for different testing any body has examples plz send me also. like performance,security….etc.

    Reply

  11. Its good article!!!
    I have 1 query,i want to know About ‘product testing’.
    or tips for Product Testing Interview.

    Reply

  12. Dear Sandhya,

    Thanks for your very nice and informative article indeed. Hope to get more and more new articles in future from your side. I would be grateful if you answer my few questions i faced in an interview

    1. What is the difference between Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) ?

    2. What is the difference between QA and QC ?

    3. What is the difference between process and product ?

    4. What is the difference between test case and bug report ?

    5. What is traceability matrix ?

    6. What is use case and what does it include ?

    7. What is Build ?

    8. What does Build deployment mean ?

    Thanks and regards,
    Ashish Sharma
    sharma.ashish79@gmail.com

    Reply

  13. ok . In this example,
    we have to check browser, page, webelement accordingly the system enables the fields. right!

    Reply

  15. hey,
    I am working in networking company at bangalore and having just 4months experience on it..Basically i am BE-ECE graduate and now i wanna switched to software testing profession..can u pls help me how to begin to learn and attend the interview..have i need to join in any institute or else i can go through by own efforts..

    Reply

  17. Good discussion. Appreciate all thoughts…..

    Basic quality of Test Engineer we look for is
    Good communication , Logical thinking , Good Listener , Good Learner , Organised and Systematic approach , Honest ..
    Either fresher or experienced adhering to this approach would fetch you your dream job. All Technical knowledge is secondary to the above and can be handled easily in due course.
    Thanks , Babu.V.L.

    Reply

  20. hi,

    if anybody know abt STC Thirdeye tech,can u plz tel me what type of question they will ask either theory type or practical oriented.plz send me some questions.

    Reply

  22. Great Article Sandhya. Good efforts to put all this information together.

    As a Senior Test Manager and having interviewed many, all I am looking for is if the person being interviewed has the ability to learn and adapt quickly,
    Your interest and willingness to learn.

    We usually don’t worry if you know what a Mutation Testing is. Even if you do not know, we are looking for people who have the abiltiy to learn.

    I usually provide a page of simple requirements in my Project and give a couple of minutes for the candidate to read through it. I request him/her to provide me an approch to test this requirement.
    This is what you do everyday as a Tester, understand requirements and write test cases. Create Test Data for the requirement, understand pre conditions for the test, determine test environment.
    So All it requires from a tester is to logically arrange events leading to a test, execute the test and exit from it.

    So, my suggestion to you freshers would be
    1. Try to relate your theory to practical scenraios. You need to have your basics right.
    2. If you do not know an answer, be honest. Let the interviewer know why you donot know this answer. You are a fresher, it is not practical for you to know everything.
    Please do not beat around the bush, as it gives a really bad impression.

    Thanks
    Madan

    Reply

  23. Hi its a great tips and very use full for the persons seeking a job…. & could you please help me can u send me some sample resumes for 1+exp plz… any one in this room kindly send me some sample resume.
    my email id
    hiprjoshi@gmail.com

    Reply

  25. That was a great article thanks a lot sandhya.i am new to this field even though i have a technical degree. yOUR TIPS WIL DEFINATELY HELP ALL THE BEGINERS IN THIS INDUSTRY. THANKS ALOT.

    Reply

  27. Candidate should take care of his body language and eye contacts. He shoud explain the answers in points and will have the ability to convince his stand when intervier try to confuse.

    Reply

  28. hi this is b.tech graduate who learning testing tools from institute , please give me some tips on which areas i have to focus more so that i can perform more on practical field.

    Reply

  30. Hi, I m Deepak.
    I completed BE in Mechanical branch. Now i want to become a software tester. So what are the basic things i need to know first. And moreover i have an interview tommarow, so what are the topics can i prepare in just one day ?
    plzz reply back soon…
    Thank you

    Reply

  31. thank a lot Ms.Sandhya,

    As i m going to give an interview within some days
    this article helps me a lot , thanks again.

    Reply

  34. Hi its a wonderful tip & these tips r very use full for the persons seeking a job…. & could you please help me as a favor that is can u send me some sample resumes for 3+exp plz… any one in this room kindly send me some sample resumes with dummy projects…

    Reply

  36. Dear All,

    I have worked as Design Engineer for 2.5 years before shifting to Testing Job. I have now close to 4.5 years of experience in Testing. Should i mention my previous job as Design Engineer in my resume or i should just mention only my Testing Experience in the resume.Please advice me on this.
    I have added like mentioned below in my resume

    Professional Experience: Total 7 Years
    4.4 years in Software Quality Assurance of CAE Software
    2.5 years as Design Engineer in Aerospace & Heavy engineering domain.

    Any suggestion is helpful at the earliest.

    Reply

  38. I am a beginners, I like to learn Software Testing, what kind of question are asked in Interview -Simple Tips to follow prior and at the time of Interview

    Reply

  39. Keep up the great work Vijay and Sandhya..You will be thanked by many who read your blog.
    I have a suggestion , it would be nice if more and more QA seniors( who interview candidates) to interact on this blog (like Madan). It will add a lot of confidence to the freshers’ or who are planning to take up this career.

    Reply

  40. Hi ,

    I am from a development background working in a maintenance project for 3 years ,being in a maintanence project I ‘ve also worked on testing scenarios and not just unit testing.

    So what I want to know is whether it is possible for me to move to testing entirely as that is my area of interest .

    Reply

  41. Hi sandhya,

    Thanks so much for the posts,it has been so helpful,i am a tester with little experience of automation,but since it’s really a hotcake in the market can you enlighten me more about steps to take?
    Is it compulsory that a tester performs integration testing?you can reply to my yahoo account.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply

  44. Good blog! Another key interview tip I would like to point out is that employers often ask you for examples of test plans, how you would create a test plan and ask you if you have any additional information. Be prepared for these questions! Preparation is always key!

    Reply

  51. Thanks for this tips,
    I worked as a tester for 7month under an it consultant and after that I don’t get job becoz I have 2years gap and now I want to show 2 years fake exprience becoz I want a job as a tester.what should my approach that I crack the interview as the interviewer can’t catch that I m fake candidate.

    Reply

  52. I am waiting to know the answers for Abhishek Kumar’s questions.
    I think he just copied from somewhere and pasted it.
    Anyhow i don’t know answers for most of the questions he listed.

    Because i have only 1 months of experiecne in web application testing. And i have studied software testing as subject in college. But i am not able to recall everything.

    Please answer and post it as new article sandhya.

    I wanna your student.

    Reply

  53. Great tips indeed. Infact, it could have been better by adding few real time scenario or incidents. I often came across questions like
    How will you cope up with your team member who does not perform his job properly or lacking with schedules?
    Suppose a member of your team or cubicle member working on different projects and need help. What will be your reactions or solutions towards that?

    Reply

  57. Hi ,

    I am planning to set up my career in Software Testing.I have around seven years experience in IT.I am residing in mumbai ,Dadar and would be grateful if you coud let me know the good institues and the courses that i would have to do.Please guide me through this.

    Reply

  58. just go to testingken.com for latest testing jobs in mnc’s and go for chetanasforum.com who are findind job in testing this will really helpful.

    Reply

  60. what would be the best way to answer the following questions:
    1. what r the challenges you faced in your current project?
    2. apart from writing test cases, client calls, defect reporting… what else have you done for your organisation?

    any input will be highly appreciated.

    Reply

  61. Great platform to enhance your knowledge…n sandhya thanx a lot for the useful tips n govardhan u too been a gr8 help…..am going for a testing intrw soon can u plz lemme knw d possilbe trend of questions in market for testing(both manual n automation)….hope to b in touch so can hav good discussions ahead…

    Regards
    Namrata

    Reply

  62. I worked as a developer(asp.net) for 2 years 4 months
    suddenly i felt interest in testing
    i like to enjoy my self with software testing
    so i switch over to testing now
    i feel i am good at logical thinking and getting the domain and doing as a manual tester

    i want to learn automation testing the reason i know programming

    what i have selected will it lead any conflict in my carrier ?

    Reply

  64. hi everybody…

    ders good discussion going on..so i wanna ask to kno abt d fresher job openings in bangalore…

    i m an engineerg 2008 passot student..i kno d basic concepts n tryg for testing jobs past 1 year…

    so i m in dilemma to join a testing course in Qspiders or to search for jobs 1 more yr..

    can sme1 help?

    Reply

  65. Hello Madam,
    I have been working in Development for past 4 years. Now I am interested to switch into testing. Is it possible to do so ? If not may I know the reasons and If yes may i know what I need to do so that I can switch on my career to Quality assurance

    Thanks & Regards
    Srigirish

    Reply

  66. Thanks Sanhya for the avove valuable information . Adding to above mentioned points , before appearing for any interview , we should know all the details about company , testing process .

    Reply

  67. hi Sreevani,

    The terms actually differ with different companies . some may test case, test scripts & test steps.

    Test Case: Is a testable condition wrt to s/w requirement. It’s a document that describes an input, action and expected result, in order to determine if a feature of an application is working correctly.
    Test script: contains the codes to test may be used in automation.

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  70. Dear Ms. Vrushali (# 39),
    Good to see that you are in prodcut testing.
    First be very clean and clear..
    1. How the stuff works?
    2. All layers from layer 2 to layer 7 (ISO-model)
    3. All layers from layer 2 to layer 5 (TCP/IP model)
    4. About your product features.

    Stuff here refers to “Networking”.
    Data flow from one layer to the next layer.
    Next layer may be either upper layer or lower layer.

    I mean to say that, “If you come to know, What happens if we request a yahoo page, Right from layer 5/7 to the layer 1 and after leaving our pc, then at the default gateway, then after entering in to public network, then reaching yahoo server, then coming back from yahoo server to our browser?”

    This is just one example to make you aware that, At what level we need to think.

    All luck.

    Regards,
    Govardhan Reddy M,
    Software Test Engineer.
    “Results matter, Efforts won’t”

    Reply

  71. Hello Sandhya,
    really nice tips ihave one prob ihave only done BSC(Comp) and then course from Seed Infotech Can i get the job? pls give me details

    Reply

  73. @Srinivas.Asinti

    Hope the following will be useful.

    i) The test execution schedule is reduced to say 1/3 or 1/4 and there cannot be any changes to it. How will you change your test approach or how will you test the app etc

    Ans: Prioritize the test cases, prioritize the modules. Identify the important and complex modules. Instead of executing test cases, one may go for test scenarios. Prepare a list of such things and start. Defects/Issues may be reported by emails instead of following the template, which is time consuming.

    ii) One of the team member is leaving the project (due to any reason), how will be plan for the Knowledge Transfer (KT) to other member in the team?

    Ans: Preparing a list for KT is very important. This list can be used for future reference as well. Circulate the list of other team members, so that it is reviewed and then finalized. Prepare some rough estimation like how many hours will be needed etc. Collect all the data, documents etc prepared by the person, who is leaving (To avoid such things, it is always good to maintain a common repository for data, docs, reports etc). Team meeting or discussion will be more useful. Try to involve all concerned persons in the meeting or discussions.

    iii) What is your plan to reduce risk? (Risk can be like person quitting from project or reducing resources, reduced schedules, introduction of more modules into existing schedule, client-billing is stopped etc)

    Ans: Some risk can be avoided by reducing the dependency for any task. All the team members should be aware of all the activities within the team. Emails should be sent to all the team members so that everyone is in sync. QA team has to always plan for reduced schedules as this is the common case in many projects. Theoretically giving a solution is different from doing it practically. Many factors are to be considered while making changes to the schedules. When schedules are to be changed, then QA has to rework or revisit all the priorities, modules, test cases etc and update them accordingly. The last point regarding Client-billing is a bit difficult to answer. It depends on how the management takes the call. As testers or as a part of the QA team, we should not bias our work based on the payment being received. We should always aim at delivering quality work.

    iv) You have to work with a team member with whom your rapport is not good. How will you manage it?

    Ans: I am sure that most of us may have worked under such situations. Likes and dislikes are part of our life. As a person or more as a QA team member, we should be open-minded. To avoid any miscommunication it is always safe to communicate formally like sending emails. We should avoid getting involved in any blame-game. One should be professional enough to handle such situations. We should take care that the quality is not being hampered because of any personal issues. All the tasks should be divided and responsibilities should be shared. I again want to stress on ‘formal communication’ to avoid any risks.

    v) Some changes are done to an existing application, but there is no time for Regression. How will you test such application?

    Ans: Even this is a very common case for most of the testers. We have to focus on complexity and criticality of the modules. Retesting helps in such cases. If the traceability matrix is in place, then we can select the test cases that need to be executed. We should be able to quickly identify all the modules which will be affected by the changes. We can reduce the regression scope to fit into the schedule. Low priority test cases can be ignored.

    vi) This question is very common I guess. There are no formal specs or documents available. How will you start preparing test cases or scenarios etc?

    Ans: This is exploratory testing. We have to explore the application and then test. We need to understand the whole application. This is also a good opportunity to show our skills and capability. Keep documenting things as you explore, this will avoid rework and simultaneously you will end up creating good documentation as well. Discuss with team members about the application. More points are likely to come up in discussions.

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  76. Really helpful a lot…
    Thank u

    -regards,
    Ramesh Kumar|QA Engineer
    Initiative is one of the qualities that a tester should possess.

    Reply

  77. Hi deepthi,

    you need to have sound knowledge on the product to write the test cases (or) You need to understand the requirements to write the test cases

    Thanks
    Sampath

    Reply

  78. any one answer me….

    1) What is diff b/n unit testing and white box testing(WBT) and it have any related link and WB tester can test the unit testing and voice versa?.

    2)how can test acceptance testing without alpha and beta testing(that is end user)

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  80. hi Sreevani

    please check below..

    ‘Script Name : Sundry
    ‘Created By : venkat,v
    ‘Created On : 4-Nov-2009

    ”

    ”Setting Object Handler

    z=Environment.Value(“ScenarioNumber”)

    datatable.SetCurrentRow z
    ”

    ‘Login checking

    If Browser(“Sundry Accounts Declaration”).Page(“Sundry Accounts Declaration”).WebElement( “Welcome! HKPREPARER1”).Exist(2)Then
    Reporter.Filter=rEnableAll
    Reporter.ReportEvent “0”, ” STC_FCS_98_ LoggingIN” ,”Preparer Logged IN.”
    else
    Reporter.Filter=rEnableAll
    Reporter.ReportEvent “1”,”STC_FCS_98_LoggingIN” ,”Preparer Logged IN.”
    End If
    Reporter.Filter = rfDisableAll

    thanks
    venkat
    venkatesan.v1@gmail.com

    Reply

  81. Please Any Body help me for the following questions
    who have the much exp. in the Software Testing.

    1.Q :- What is the difference between CMM & CMMI please give an
    practicle approche.

    2 Q :- What is the difference between Client Server & Web Server
    please give an practicle approche.

    3 Q:- What is the 404 error on the Internet please give an
    practicle approche.

    4 Q:- How can we do the Web Server Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    5 Q:- How can we write the query for the fifth maximum salary.

    6 Q:- What is the Agile model please define it with each phase
    of SRS, Design, Coding, Testing, Implimentation & Mantenance give the
    every phase how it work in the SDLC.

    7 Q:- What is the Gamma Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    8 Q:- What is the Mutation Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    9 Q:- How can you say that Software Testing is a Chalenging Job.

    10 Q:- What is the difference between error, bug & defact please give an
    practicle approche.

    11 Q:- What is the difference between Test Case, Test Design ,Test Senerio & Test Plan please give an
    practicle approche.

    12 Q:- What is the difference between Spiral Model & Iterative Model in the Software Testing
    Define Both Model defferently with each phase of SRS, Design, Coding, Testing,
    Implimentation & Mantenance please give an practicle approche.

    13 Q:- How can you do the Websites Testing Manually please give an
    practicle approche.

    14 Q:- How can you do the different types of the browser Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    15.Q :- What is the difference between Verification & Validation in the
    Software Testing please give the minimum 10 points with practicle approche.

    16.Q :- How can we do the Performance Testing in the Web Application please
    give an practicle approche.

    Reply

  82. Awesome tips Sandhya. I’m not looking for change of company now 🙂 But this helps a lot when we plan.

    Reply

  84. Sanity Testing:

    Its the first test/initial test that is done to check
    wheather the new software version is performing well enough
    to accept it for a major testing effort. Ex: System not
    hanging soon..

    Smoke Testing:

    It is performed after Sanity Test to check the wheather all
    the functionalities are available to perform the detailed
    testing.

    Reply

  85. Hi,

    Thanks a lot, Sandhya. The article is quite helpful.
    I would expect some more articles like this one, having tips to follow while preparing for software testing interviews.

    Arijit Dhar
    Senior Software Test Engineer
    Kolkata

    Reply

  86. Hi ,

    I am new to Software testing.I live in U.S. in VA.I am currently looking for software testing jobs.Kindly let me know if you have any positions in QA or any consulting company hiring for QA.

    Thanks.
    Rupa.

    Reply

  88. Good Tips………!
    Can anybody answer the my question
    Suppose you have give an website login page for the Testing. It has User name, Password and Submit button. Valid username and password is provided to you. but you are not able to login. what is exact causes/appropriate of this bug. You have not given code.
    I have answered this question as,
    1) May be date Problem.
    2) Validation problem.
    3) Submit button problem.

    Interviewer is not looking for this answer, what will be another of this question.

    Reply

  89. hi,
    i am a ISTQB Foundation level certified software tester, i am in this field from past 2 years, but still i am not able to get into the job, i wrote few advanced level exams in Brainbench, i scored good percentage in that exams too.
    till the interview i will be fine, but on that day i am becomming panic and scared. please if there is anybody who can help me to get a testing job. i will be verymuch thankful to them,i live in Hyderabad. please you can reach me at diya23@gmail.com

    Reply

  90. @ Vignesan

    Before attending an interview, just check the testing tool which has been mentioned in the job description. If time permits you can also just walk through the tool to get a fair idea of what it is and how exactly it works. Generally interviewer will ask the advantages /disadvantages of the tools. Comparison with other similar tools is also a good area for questions. Check all the major features that a tool has.

    As you have mentioned that you were into development prior, I believe it won’t be difficult for you to understand the working of any tool.

    You can use a tool on some project just to get exposure. Getting familiar with a tool enhances your confidence level.

    Reply

  91. Any candidate other than computer/IT background can become tester?.If yes,then what should he do for that?.One should join programming language class & testing course together?

    Reply

  93. Hi,
    This is Aniket.I am reading comments and various other important information given on this website on a regular basis and I am very thankful to each and every person who have given their valuable feedback’s and suggestions.
    I am a Bsc.I.T graduate and looking for a software testing job as I dont have interest in sw development and I given 2 interviews till date 1)TCS(E-Serve), mumbai 2) EDS Mphasis but both of the places I went up to the last round thats operational and then I didnt got any reply from the company. I am not able to track the exact reason why the people are rejecting me in last round after clearing all the rounds……….someone plz help me to get everything right………

    Reply

  95. Hi Sandhya,

    Thanks for the valuable information. But these days, most of the interviews conducted by bigger organizations aim at testing the memorization of the candidate. Mostly stuffs like “What is difference between Regression Testing and Retesting”. I understand to know these terms are good, but how much of a sense does it make when you are testing.

    It what value that you add to the project that is important.

    Reply

  97. Dear Ms.Sandhya Rani (Article Author),

    1. Very clean and neat explanation.
    2. Pristine article covering all corners.
    3. Instead of just saying a word or sentence, Again the
    way you detailed it was very nice.
    4. The isolated paragraphs made us better
    understanding.
    5. Really worth reading this article.
    6. Your pleasant responses are very straight forward to
    the questions besides examples.
    7. Appreciate your time and effort that you spent and
    spending for this article.
    8. Instead of making the article a lengthy one, The way
    you planned made this article “CONCISE”.
    9. After reading, I came to know that, Your article
    indicated “PRECISENESS” (exactly what is needed).
    10. Your article shows your “Art” that must be highly
    prized for its beauty or perfection.

    I was overwhelmed with gratitude for your help/effort.

    Even I saw so many links that you are posting in testingken.com (chetanas.com) related to testing jobs.
    Hope you are the one!!!

    Thanks,Thanks,Thanks….

    Regards,
    Govardhan Reddy M,
    Software Test Engineer,
    “Value has a value only if its value is valued”

    Reply

  99. can anybody help me for practical things. I don’t know how to implement tseting in a live project. so plz anybody can send some projects or practicals. plz……I will be thankful to them.

    Reply

  101. Dear Anandhan (# 41),
    White Box Testing = Unit Testing
    Unit Testing = Part of white box testing

    Only developer does White Box Testing.
    Means that developer does unit testing.

    No relation nothing. No vice versa nothing.

    White Box Testing means that, Code base testing.
    Black Box Testing means that, User (end user) base testing. Here code is blocked.

    Don’t get confused.

    *************************************

    Acceptance Testing:
    ———————
    It depends on client. Whether they can do this testing on their own. Or they just rely on us and asks us to do this. Just we are going to select test cases which are related to major functionalities of the application and going to execute. Once we send the report, Client get back to us asking for “go” or “no go”.

    Decision is ours. If we say, Yes, Then product/project goes to field. Else, It won’t.

    Some times this A.T. also refers as QA A.T.

    All luck.

    Regards,
    Govardhan Reddy M,
    Software Test Engineer.
    “Results matter, Efforts won’t”

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  102. Dear Sandhya,
    Thanks alot for your article. It really boost up freshers and those who scared of attending an interview. Hope you do more and really mean its your cup of tea.
    Regards,
    Chakram..

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  103. Hi All(specially to Sandya),

    thanks a lot to all, m BE fresher(ECE) planing to build my carrier in testing field, really awesome tips n discussions i got here.. pls help me as what steps i have to take for my feature, sandya’s tips for freshers is superb thanks a lot….)’

    kindly send me some freshers resume formats,

    and some imp topic basic ideas to learn Software Testing to mail id–sreedharreddy88@gmail.com

    Thanks and Regards,
    SreedharReddy.)’

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  105. Please help!

    I’m having interviews 2morow, is entry level. the key perfomance are:1)Execute tests as per the defined Test Plan and Process Frameworks.
    2)Log and Manage Defects.
    3)Compile and maintain an updated Test Results repository.
    3)Provide Test Reports to the Test Manager.
    I’m in the support and I want to switch to testing. I think first quest will be why do you want to move to testing(please assist on that answer), Please assist interview are on the 04/march/2010

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  107. HI to All,
    I am appearing for an interview nxt month,am a fresher..i am in US, i waana know what kind of ques ‘ll be asked on testing itself.please mail me..

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  112. Please Any Body help me for the following questions

    1.Q :- What is the difference between CMM & CMMI please give an
    practicle approche.

    2 Q :- What is the difference between Client Server & Web Server
    please give an practicle approche.

    3 Q:- What is the 404 error on the Internet please give an
    practicle approche.

    4 Q:- How can we do the Web Server Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    5 Q:- How can we write the query for the fifth maximum salary.

    6 Q:- What is the Agile model please define it with each phase
    of SRS, Design, Coding, Testing, Implimentation & Mantenance give the
    every phase how it work in the SDLC.

    7 Q:- What is the Gamma Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    8 Q:- What is the Mutation Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    9 Q:- How can you say that Software Testing is a Chalenging Job.

    10 Q:- What is the difference between error, bug & defact please give an
    practicle approche.

    11 Q:- What is the difference between Test Case, Test Design ,Test Senerio & Test Plan please give an
    practicle approche.

    12 Q:- What is the difference between Spiral Model & Iterative Model in the Software Testing
    Define Both Model defferently with each phase of SRS, Design, Coding, Testing,
    Implimentation & Mantenance please give an practicle approche.

    13 Q:- How can you do the Websites Testing Manually please give an
    practicle approche.

    14 Q:- How can you do the different types of the browser Testing please give an
    practicle approche.

    15.Q :- What is the difference between Verification & Validation in the
    Software Testing please give the minimum 10 points with practicle approche.

    16.Q :- How can we do the Performance Testing in the Web Application please
    give an practicle approche.

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  115. HI, currently i am working as an ITSM consultant from past 2 and half years. I would like to switch to Testing serivice line. Firstly, i wanted to know, if its possible for me to switch my field and secondly, i would like to know, how should i go for it.

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  116. be confident while answering….and also don’t try to cover something when u do not know answer..just say will have a look on this etc., it indicates least u r showing somehow interest for learning….
    ALL D Best guyzzz 🙂

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  118. Dear sukky (#29),

    1. Writing a document (Test Design Document) with
    little information about the product/project/process,
    In which new features are added.

    2. Means that, Just based on the HLD but not based on
    the LLD (because some times LLD won’t get authored
    by development team due to lack of time or because
    of busy with some other development tasks with
    high priority).

    3. At a sudden, If the test engineer is asked to do
    testing in another project which is little relevant to
    the current project but not ease to understand easily
    that too by providing little period of time to read,
    understand, author test plan, execute, run and
    report.

    4. Often it happens, When one of the vital team
    member left the company all of a sudden may be
    because of nice opportunity with another employer
    or due to some personal reasons.

    During such times, Test engineer of the same team
    will be asked to carry out those tasks even though
    these tasks are new to this test engineer (how ever
    minimal documentation will be provided to
    understand what is what of that feature BUT WITH
    NO SUFFICIENT TIME).

    Regards,
    Govardhan Reddy M,
    Software Test Engineer,
    “Law of win says, Lets not do it in my way or your way,
    But lets do it in the best way”.

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  119. Some questions asked from me in interviews :

    Explain the testing process in your company?
    Differnce between Web based and client server testing.
    Define Black box testing
    How do you report bug?
    Static and dynamic
    Integration testing

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  122. how you measure the quality of project / product after testing.

    how you divide time in testing.

    for test cases, test reports, test data, test scenarios and soo on..how you distribute you time frame of 100% …

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  123. Really useful tips………..if u could append to that some body language tips too, i think that would really fill the bowl…….:-)

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  126. @ Kishore

    a) How will you cope up with your team member who does not perform his job properly or lacking with schedules?

    For such questions the best way to answer is by “imaging that you are the member who has the above problems. ” The answer will include all those things which will boost your productivity. For e.g. some might have some personal problems or inferior/superior feeling etc. One can talk to such persons and find some solution. We can provide more resources or flexibility to that person to carry his work efficiently. Some people are very poor at time management. Such issue can be overcome by letting the person to focus on one task at a time or ask to practically measure the schedule for a task etc.

    All the above are just efforts to help the person cope from the problems.

    b) Suppose a member of your team or cubicle member working on different projects and need help. What will be your reactions or solutions towards that?

    I don’t see any problem here. In fact such things happen frequently. As an individual one should help others in whatever possible way. One thing to remember is your schedule should not affect due to this. It depends on how you manage. I would definitely help such people and manage by task as well. Remember you too may ask for someone’s help and except others to help you out.

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  127. sandya , lots of thanks for the valuable tips . now i got clear cut idea about approach of some interviews(obviously testing) . but my thing is like i worked with both devlopment and testing(manual) includes both test cases writting ,execution and defect rising. but now i planning to apply for testing requirement of big concerns. funda is that they require someone with tool experienced resources, infact i am fast learner and i can do cope up with the needs. so now if they questioned about tool related one’s . how should i tackle that (remember i dont have any hands on with any tools) ?

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  130. hai….
    thank u for ur valid answers

    …….regarding software testing mail me

    i am a manual tester…..
    i like to learn automation testing
    i installed qtp in my desktop
    pls give some guidance

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  133. hi,

    Please some one help me.I have call letter from CTS for testing interview Today(30/10/09).same thing another one call letter from CTS on next month first week. What can i do for this.

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  137. Hi,
    Is there any job in blackbox testing? I have 5.5 yrs of exp in mobile application testing, STK testing, Web portal testing.

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  138. is good communication must for testing? I can speak… But Not fluent all times.. stammering sometimes… Can i get job in testing? Plz reply anyone…

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  140. Dear Sandhya,

    Thanks for your very nice and informative article indeed. Hope to get more and more new articles in future from your side. I would be grateful if you answer my few questions i faced in an interview

    1. What is the difference between Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) ?

    2. What is the difference between QA and QC ?

    3. What is the difference between process and product ?

    4. What is the difference between test case and bug report ?

    5. What is traceability matrix ?

    6. What is use case and what does it include ?

    7. What is Build ?

    8. What does Build deployment mean ?

    Thanks and regards,

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  142. Can u Help me the following
    1) Example set of Test cases for all Testing Types
    2) How to Prepare Regression Test cases becoz a small confusion between Re-Testing and Regression Testing and where i have to add Regression test cases in Integration Test case library for any Product.

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  143. Hello,
    I am in manual testing and i have given lots of interviews but i am not getting selected anywhere. For this i am also doing QTP.
    This article will surely help me.
    Can any one tell what areas should i focus on at this time. Mean what are the testing measures now a days for companies and what they want from you as an employee?

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  145. Thanks
    This is very helpful to us
    Any one can tell me
    what and how you will test a web page (it is login page)that accepts user’s information (first name, last name, email address, password, phone number) and creates a user account using the email address and the password.

    plz send or contact me on swap.jay1@gmail.com.

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  146. @ Rajesh Iyer

    hi Rajesh,

    Thanks for bringing this point. Its an important one!

    Not all testers get to work on different types of testing. While questioning a candidate, the interviewer checks if the person is familiar with the basic testing types and/or its purpose etc. Even if the person has really not worked on different types of testing, he/she is expected to know them. This shows that the person puts an effort towards improving knowledge and exploring.

    I agree that its the value that you add to the project is important. But this is from our point of view. From the interviewer point of view its all about what you know and how you answer to their question.

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  151. Thank u Reddy…………….
    But little confuse.1) For develop the application has one company and Test that application another company either code or function that what we do.

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  152. I AM STUDENT OF NVPS AMBAJOGAI. MY SISTER HAS SEEN YOUR’S ARTICLE AND INTERVIEW AND SHE SAID SHE LIKE IT. SHE IS IN SECENDIAR OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

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  153. I am MCA fresher 2010 passout.I want to make my carrier in Software testing field.please tell me some testing jobs for freshers.I had very good academic qualifications.
    Thanks.

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  154. Hi All

    Nice topic. As I have given lot of interview i have some important note like:
    1. They will check Your Communication Skill because it is mandatory for a tester. As some time you have to interact developer (to tell them their error) and client (for enhancements of project)
    2. Patience (short eager hide most bug as some fresher did) and confidence (whatever u had did it is right. bcoz interviewer will do in interview)

    Bye

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