QA Interview Questions for Beginners

Introduction

• Focus on preparing for entry-level QA interviews.
• Most questions will target your knowledge rather than experience.

Key Questions to Answer

1. What is SDLC?

   • Definition: Software Development Life Cycle is the process of developing software.
   • Steps:
     • Requirements Gathering
     • Design
     • Development
     • Testing
     • Deployment
     • Maintenance

2. What is the Software Testing Life Cycle?

   • Definition: Testing process within the SDLC aimed at assuring product quality.
   • Steps:
     • Requirements Analysis
     • Test Planning
     • Test Case Development
     • Environment Setup
     • Test Execution
     • Test Closure

3. What is a Test Plan?

   • Definition: A blueprint for running tests ensuring software meets expectations.
   • Includes:
     • Testing Scope
     • Strategy
     • Objectives
     • Schedules
     • Resource Requirements
     • Project Deadlines

4. What is a Use Case?

   • Definition: Describes how a user will accomplish a goal using a system.
   • Purpose: Helps identify relevant test cases.

5. Different Types of Testing

   • Familiarize with:
     • Regression Testing
     • Functional Testing
     • Non-Functional Testing
     • Load Testing
     • Integration Testing
     • Unit Testing
     • Black Box Testing
     • White Box Testing
     • Cross Browser Testing

6. Benefits of Manual Testing Over Automation

   • Faster for applications that only need one-time tests.
   • Cost-effective for some tests.
   • UI testing can be more accurate with real user experience insights.

7. Difference Between Functional and Non-Functional Testing

   • Functional Testing:
     • Tests based on business requirements/specifications.
     • Focuses on input/output behavior.
     • Examples: Unit Testing, Application Testing.
   • Non-Functional Testing:
     • Tests based on customer expectations/performance requirements.
     • Focuses on the application's performance in various scenarios.
     • Examples: Performance Testing, Load Testing, Security Testing.

8. What is a Bug?

   • Definition: Any error or unexpected response that prevents software from functioning as expected.

9. Career Goals

   • Shared personal stance on growth mindset.
   • Example answer should reflect ambition and desire to progress in the field.

10. Writing a Test Case for a Pen

• Title: Ensure pen writes on paper.
• Description: User should be able to write with the pen.
• Precondition: Pen must have ink; user must have paper.
• Assumption: User knows how to write.
• Test Steps:
  1. Pick up the pen.
  2. Place paper in front.
  3. Write names/numbers.
• Expected Result: A list of names/numbers appears on the paper.

Conclusion

• Be prepared for SQL questions in future interviews.
• Encourage comments for more questions.
• Reminder to keep learning new things.