QA Interview Questions Entry Level

Summary

This video provides an essential guide for beginners preparing for QA (Quality Assurance) interviews. It covers 10 key interview questions, including topics like SDLC, STLC, test planning, and types of testing such as functional and non-functional. The video also touches on the importance of understanding manual testing benefits over automation, and provides insights into crafting a test case. With a focus on foundational QA knowledge, the video aims to help newcomers feel confident during interviews and grow in their QA careers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand the importance of preparing for entry-level QA interviews by reviewing common questions.
• 😀 Know the definition and key stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• 😀 Be able to explain the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and its purpose in ensuring product quality.
• 😀 A test plan is a crucial document outlining the scope, objectives, resources, and schedules for testing a project.
• 😀 A use case describes how a user interacts with a system to achieve a goal and helps in creating test cases.
• 😀 Familiarize yourself with different testing types like regression, functional, non-functional, and load testing.
• 😀 Manual testing can be more cost-effective and accurate for simple or one-time tests compared to automation.
• 😀 Understand the difference between functional and non-functional testing, focusing on system behavior and user experience.
• 😀 A bug is an error or failure that prevents software from working as expected.
• 😀 Be ready to discuss your career goals and demonstrate a growth mindset during interviews.
• 😀 Practice writing test cases by breaking them down into clear steps, including title, description, preconditions, assumptions, test steps, and expected results.

Q & A

What is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the process of developing software through various stages such as requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase has specific entry and exit criteria and expected deliverables.

What is the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)?

The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) is a set of phases in the testing process, specifically focusing on testing activities within the SDLC. It involves phases such as requirements analysis, test planning, test case development, environment setup, test execution, and test closure.

What should a Test Plan include?

A Test Plan should include a detailed blueprint of the testing process, covering the scope, strategy, objectives, schedules, estimations, resources required, and deadlines for the testing project. It guides the testing efforts throughout the project.

What is a Use Case in software testing?

A Use Case is a description of how a user interacts with a system to achieve a specific goal. In software testing, use cases help identify relevant test cases by detailing how the system is expected to behave during different scenarios.

What are some common types of software testing?

Common types of software testing include regression testing, functional testing, non-functional testing, load testing, integration testing, unit testing, black-box testing, white-box testing, and cross-browser testing.

What are the benefits of manual testing over automation testing?

Manual testing can be faster and more cost-effective for one-time tests. It is particularly useful for UI testing, where testers can directly experience the user interface. Additionally, manual testing may catch visual issues that automated tools might miss.

What is the difference between functional and non-functional testing?

Functional testing focuses on whether an application works as intended according to business requirements. Non-functional testing evaluates aspects like performance, scalability, and security. Functional testing tests what the system does, while non-functional testing tests how well it does it.

What is a bug in software testing?

A bug is any error, failure, or unexpected behavior in a software application that prevents it from functioning as expected or meeting requirements.

What is a good approach to answering questions about your career goals in a QA interview?

When answering questions about career goals, emphasize a growth mindset. A good answer might express enthusiasm to learn and advance in the field, with the long-term goal of taking on leadership roles or mentoring newcomers.

How would you write a test case for a pen?

A test case for a pen could include the following elements: Title: 'Make sure the pen writes on paper.' Description: 'The user should be able to write with the pen on paper.' Preconditions: 'Pen must have ink and user must know how to write.' Test Steps: 'Pick up the pen, place paper, and write names/numbers.' Expected Result: 'The paper now contains names and numbers.'