Automation Testing Q&A

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1. Automation Testing

a. What is automation testing?

Automation testing is the process of using software tools to execute pre-scripted tests on an application
before it is released into production. It helps in reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and
speeding up the testing process.

b. When do we go for automation testing?

When the project has frequent test executions (regression testing).

When there is a need for high accuracy.
When manual testing becomes repetitive and time-consuming.
When the application is large and complex.
When quick feedback is required in CI/CD pipelines.

c. What are the advantages of automation testing?

Faster execution than manual testing.

Reduces human errors.
Reusability of test scripts.
Supports parallel execution.
Saves time and cost in the long run.
Enables continuous testing in DevOps.

2. Selenium Architecture

Selenium consists of four main components:

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 1. Selenium IDE – A record-and-playback tool.
2. Selenium WebDriver – Communicates directly with browsers using their native support.
3. Selenium Grid – Runs tests on multiple machines in parallel.
4. Selenium RC (deprecated) – The older version replaced by WebDriver.

Selenium WebDriver Architecture:

1. Language Bindings (Java, Python, C#, etc.).

2. JSON Wire Protocol – Communicates between the test script and the browser.
3. Browser Drivers – ChromeDriver, GeckoDriver, etc.
4. Real Browsers – Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.

3. Difference between get() and navigate().to()

`get(url)`:Opens a webpage and waits until the page is fully loaded.

`navigate().to(url)`: Opens a webpage but does not wait for the page to load completely.

4. WebDriver is an Interface or Class?

WebDriver is an interface in Selenium that provides methods to interact with web browsers.

5. Difference between quit() & close()

`driver.quit()`:Closes all browser windows opened by WebDriver.

`driver.close()`: Closes only the current active browser window.

6. How to maximize & minimize the browser?

java

driver.manage().window().maximize();
driver.manage().window().minimize();

7. What is the super-most interface for WebDriver?

The `SearchContext` interface is the super-most interface for WebDriver.

8. What is WebElement & some of its methods?

A `WebElement` represents an element in the DOM. Common methods:

`click()`
`sendKeys()`
`getText()`
`isDisplayed()`
`isEnabled()`
`isSelected()`
`clear()`

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9. How to resize the browser?

java

driver.manage().window().setSize(new Dimension(1024, 768));

10. How many locators are available in WebDriver & which is preferred?

Locators in Selenium:

1. ID
2. Name
3. Class Name
4. Tag Name
5. Link Text
6. Partial Link Text
7. CSS Selector
8. XPath

Preferred Locator:

ID is the fastest.
XPath and CSS are used for complex locators.

11. Difference between Absolute Path and Relative Path

Absolute Path: Starts from the root (`/html/body/div/...`).

Relative Path: Starts from the current element (`//div[@id='login']`).

12. Difference between findElement() & findElements()

`findElement()`:Returns the first matching element.

`findElements()`: Returns a list of all matching elements.

13. Difference between / and // in XPath

`/` – Selects from the root.

`//` – Selects from anywhere in the document.

14. How to position the browser?

java

driver.manage().window().setPosition(new Point(200, 100));

15. Difference between CSS Selector and XPath

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 CSS Selector: Faster, uses `#id`, `.class`, `[attribute=value]`.
XPath: More powerful, supports navigation through elements.

16. What are the testing types supported by Selenium?

Functional Testing
Regression Testing
UI Testing
Cross-browser Testing
Data-driven Testing

17. Components of Selenium Suite

Selenium IDE
Selenium WebDriver
Selenium Grid

18. Types of Navigate Commands in Selenium

`navigate().to(url)`
`navigate().back()`
`navigate().forward()`
`navigate().refresh()`

19. Advantages of Selenium

Open-source
Supports multiple languages
Works with multiple browsers
Integrates with CI/CD tools
Parallel execution

20. What happens if we execute `driver.get(url)`?

The browser navigates to the given URL and waits for the page to load completely.

21. Alternative to `driver.get(url)`

`driver.navigate().to(url);`

22. How to move to the nth-child element using XPath?

`(//parent-element)[n]`

23. How to type text in an input box using Selenium?

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driver.findElement(By.id("textbox")).sendKeys("Hello");

24. How to assert the title of a webpage?

java

Assert.assertEquals(driver.getTitle(), "Expected Title");

25. How to hover over an element without a mouse?

Using Actions Class:

java

Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.moveToElement(element).perform();

26. How to retrieve CSS properties of an element?

java

String color = element.getCssValue("color");

27. Can Captcha be automated?

No, Captcha should not be automated due to security reasons.

28. Why Selenium over QTP?

Open-source
Supports multiple languages
No licensing cost
Supports multiple browsers

29. How to select a value from a dropdown?

Using `Select` class:

java

Select dropdown = new Select(driver.findElement(By.id("dropdown")));

dropdown.selectByVisibleText("Option");

30. How to upload a file in Selenium?

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driver.findElement(By.id("fileUpload")).sendKeys("C:\\path\\to\\file");

31. How to set browser window size?

java

driver.manage().window().setSize(new Dimension(1024, 768));

32. How to handle authentication pop-ups?

java

driver.get("https://username:password@website.com");

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33. Difference between single slash `/` and double slash `//` in XPath

Single Slash `/`: Selects nodes from the root (absolute path). Example: `/html/body/div`
Double Slash `//`: Selects nodes anywhere in the document (relative path). Example:
`//div[@id='login']`

34. Commonly Used Automation Testing Tools for Non-Functional Testing

JMeter (Performance Testing)

LoadRunner (Performance Testing)
Burp Suite (Security Testing)
Appium (Mobile App Testing)

35. Commonly Used Automation Testing Tools for Functional Testing

Selenium
TestComplete
QTP/UFT
Katalon Studio

36. Difference Between `assert` and `verify` Commands

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 Assert: If the condition fails, the test execution stops.
Verify: If the condition fails, the test continues to execute.

Example:

java

Assert.assertEquals(driver.getTitle(), "Expected Title"); // Stops if failed

if (driver.getTitle().equals("Expected Title")) {
System.out.println("Title matched");
} else {
System.out.println("Title mismatch"); // Test continues
}

37. Explain the Policy of Same-Origin and How Selenium Handles It

The Same-Origin Policy prevents scripts from accessing data from different origins (protocol,
domain, port).
Selenium bypasses this by using browser drivers that interact with the browser directly.

38. How to Switch to a New Window or Tab in Selenium?

java

Set<String> windowHandles = driver.getWindowHandles();

for (String handle : windowHandles) {
driver.switchTo().window(handle);
}

39. How to Handle Alerts in Selenium?

java

Alert alert = driver.switchTo().alert();

alert.accept(); // Clicks OK
alert.dismiss(); // Clicks Cancel
alert.getText(); // Retrieves alert message
alert.sendKeys("Text"); // Inputs text

40. How to Upload a File Using Selenium?

java

driver.findElement(By.id("upload")).sendKeys("C:\\path\\to\\file.txt");

Alternative: Use AutoIT or Robot class.

41. How to Perform Drag-and-Drop in Selenium?

Method 1: Using `dragAndDrop()`

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Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.dragAndDrop(sourceElement, targetElement).perform();

Method 2: Using `clickAndHold()` and `moveToElement()`

java

Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.clickAndHold(sourceElement).moveToElement(targetElement).release().perform();

42. How to Deal with Dynamic Wait Times in Selenium Tests?

Use Explicit Wait:

java

WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(10));

wait.until(ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated(By.id("element")));

43. Which Wait Statement is Used to Wait Until Page Load?

Implicit Wait:

java

driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(Duration.ofSeconds(10));

44. Difference Between `Thread.sleep()`, Implicit Wait, and Explicit Wait

`Thread.sleep(5000)`: Waits for 5 seconds (fixed delay).

Implicit Wait: Waits for all elements to load
(`driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(Duration.ofSeconds(10));`).
Explicit Wait: Waits for specific elements (`WebDriverWait` with `ExpectedConditions`).

45. What is Fluent Wait / Custom Wait?

Fluent Wait checks for a condition repeatedly at regular intervals before timing out.

java

Wait<WebDriver> wait = new FluentWait<>(driver)

.withTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(30))
.pollingEvery(Duration.ofSeconds(5))
.ignoring(NoSuchElementException.class);
WebElement element = wait.until(driver -> driver.findElement(By.id("element")));

46. How to Capture All Values from a Dropdown?

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Select dropdown = new Select(driver.findElement(By.id("dropdown")));

List<WebElement> options = dropdown.getOptions();
for (WebElement option : options) {
System.out.println(option.getText());
}

47. How to Perform Mouse Hover in Selenium?

java

Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.moveToElement(element).perform();

48. How to Perform Keyboard Operations?

Using `Keys` class:

java

element.sendKeys(Keys.CONTROL + "a"); // Select all

element.sendKeys(Keys.ENTER); // Press Enter

49. How to Perform Copy-Paste (`Ctrl + C`) in Selenium?

java

element.sendKeys(Keys.CONTROL, "c"); // Copy

element.sendKeys(Keys.CONTROL, "v"); // Paste

50. Difference Between `build()` and `perform()`

`perform()`: Executes the action.

`build()`: Creates a chain of actions but doesn’t execute them.

Example:

java

Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.click().build().perform();

51. How to Work with Nested Frames?

java

driver.switchTo().frame("frame1");
driver.switchTo().frame("frame2");

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 driver.switchTo().defaultContent(); // Switch back

52. How Many Ways to Work with Frames?

1. By Index: `driver.switchTo().frame(0);`
2. By Name or ID: `driver.switchTo().frame("frameName");`
3. By WebElement: `driver.switchTo().frame(driver.findElement(By.tagName("iframe")));`

53. What is Data-Driven Testing?

Running the same test with multiple data inputs using Excel, CSV, or databases.

54. How to Read Data from Excel?

Using Apache POI:

java

FileInputStream file = new FileInputStream("data.xlsx");

XSSFWorkbook workbook = new XSSFWorkbook(file);
XSSFSheet sheet = workbook.getSheetAt(0);
String value = sheet.getRow(1).getCell(1).getStringCellValue();

55. What is Page Object Model (POM)?

A design pattern where page elements are stored as objects in classes.

56. Why Use POM?

Improves maintainability.
Reduces code duplication.
Enhances test readability.

57. What is TestNG and Why Use It?

TestNG is a testing framework for Selenium.

Advantages over JUnit:

Supports parallel execution.

Generates detailed reports.
Uses annotations like `@Test`, `@BeforeMethod`, `@AfterMethod`.

58. How to Execute Tests in Parallel?

Using `testng.xml`:

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<suite name="ParallelTests" parallel="methods" thread-count="2">

59. How to Skip a Test if Another Test Fails?

Using `dependsOnMethods`:

java

@Test(dependsOnMethods = {"test1"})
public void test2() {
System.out.println("Runs only if test1 passes");
}

60. How to Scroll a Web Page in Selenium?

Using JavaScript Executor:

java

JavascriptExecutor js = (JavascriptExecutor) driver;

js.executeScript("window.scrollBy(0,500)");

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61. How to Read Data from Properties File?

A properties file stores key-value pairs, often used for configurations.

Steps to read data from a properties file in Java:

1. Create a `config.properties` file.

2. Use `Properties` class to load and retrieve values.

Example:

java

FileInputStream file = new FileInputStream("config.properties");

Properties prop = new Properties();
prop.load(file);

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 String url = prop.getProperty("url");
System.out.println("URL: " + url);

62. What is Page Object Model (POM)?

Page Object Model (POM) is a design pattern where each webpage is represented as a Java class with
locators and methods.

Example:

java

public class LoginPage {

WebDriver driver;
@FindBy(id="username") WebElement username;
@FindBy(id="password") WebElement password;
@FindBy(id="login") WebElement loginBtn;

public LoginPage(WebDriver driver) {

this.driver = driver;
PageFactory.initElements(driver, this);
}

public void login(String user, String pass) {

username.sendKeys(user);
password.sendKeys(pass);
loginBtn.click();
}
}

63. Why Use POM?

Improves test maintainability.

Reduces code duplication.
Enhances readability and reusability.

64. Rules of POM Class

1. Each webpage should have a separate class.

2. Use `@FindBy` annotation for element locators.
3. Store reusable actions (methods) in the page class.
4. Use `PageFactory.initElements(driver, this)` to initialize elements.

65. Explain StaleElementException

Occurs when the DOM is updated and an existing element reference becomes invalid.

Solution:

Use `Explicit Wait`

Refresh the page
Re-locate the element

Example:

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WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(10));

wait.until(ExpectedConditions.elementToBeClickable(By.id("button"))).click();

66. Difference Between `@FindBy`, `@FindBys`, and `@FindAll`

`@FindBy`:Locates a single element.

`@FindBys`: Uses multiple locators (AND condition).
`@FindAll`: Uses multiple locators (OR condition).

Example:

java

@FindBy(id = "username") WebElement user; // Single locator

@FindBys({@FindBy(tagName = "input"), @FindBy(name = "email")}) WebElement email; // AND condition

@FindAll({@FindBy(id = "submit"), @FindBy(name = "submitBtn")}) WebElement submit; // OR condition

67. Advantages & Disadvantages of POM

✅ Advantages:
Improves maintainability and reusability.
Separates UI elements from test logic.

❌ Disadvantages:
More effort is required for initial setup.
Needs expertise in object-oriented programming.

68. What is TestNG & Why is It Required?

TestNG (Test Next Generation) is a testing framework for Java.

✅ Why use TestNG?
Supports parallel execution.
Generates detailed HTML reports.
Provides annotations like `@BeforeTest`, `@AfterTest`.

69. Why TestNG Over JUnit?

Supports `dependsOnMethods` (JUnit doesn’t).

Supports parallel execution.
More flexible and better reporting.

70. What is an Annotation? Explain All Annotations in TestNG.

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Annotations define test behavior before/after execution.

Annotation Description
`@BeforeSuite` Runs once before all tests

`@AfterSuite` Runs once after all tests

`@BeforeTest` Runs before each test method
`@AfterTest` Runs after each test method

`@BeforeClass` Runs once before first method in class

`@AfterClass` Runs once after last method in class
`@BeforeMethod` Runs before each `@Test` method
`@AfterMethod` Runs after each `@Test` method

`@Test` Marks a test method

Example:

java

@BeforeMethod
public void setup() {
System.out.println("Setup before test");
}

@Test
public void testCase1() {
System.out.println("Test Case 1");
}

71. What is Batch Execution & How to Achieve It?

Batch execution means running multiple test cases together using `testng.xml`.

Example `testng.xml`:

xml

<suite name="BatchSuite">
<test name="Test1">
<classes>
<class name="TestClass1"/>
<class name="TestClass2"/>
</classes>
</test>
</suite>

Run with:

sh

mvn test

72. What is Parallel Execution & How to Achieve It?

Runs multiple tests simultaneously.

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Example `testng.xml`:

xml

<suite name="ParallelTests" parallel="methods" thread-count="2">

73. How to Disable TestNG Test Scripts?

java

@Test(enabled = false)
public void testDisabled() {
System.out.println("This test won't run");
}

74. What is Assertion & Types of Assertion in TestNG?

Assertions verify expected vs actual results.

Assertion Type Description

`assertEquals` Checks if values are equal

`assertTrue` Checks if condition is `true`
`assertFalse` Checks if condition is `false`
`assertNotNull` Checks if object is not `null`

Example:

java

Assert.assertEquals(actualTitle, expectedTitle);

75. How to Skip a Test if the First Test Fails?

Using `dependsOnMethods`:

java

@Test
public void test1() {
Assert.fail(); // Forces failure
}

@Test(dependsOnMethods = "test1")
public void test2() {
System.out.println("Skipped because test1 failed");
}

76. Difference Between `switchTo().frame()` and `switchTo().defaultContent()`

`switchTo().frame()`: Switches to a specific frame.

`switchTo().defaultContent()`: Switches back to the main page.

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Example:

java

driver.switchTo().frame(0); // Switch to frame

driver.switchTo().defaultContent(); // Switch back to main page

77. Different Ways to Scroll a Web Page in Selenium

1. Scroll by pixel:

java

JavascriptExecutor js = (JavascriptExecutor) driver;

js.executeScript("window.scrollBy(0,500)");

2. Scroll to an element:

java

js.executeScript("arguments[0].scrollIntoView();", element);

3. Scroll to the bottom:

java

js.executeScript("window.scrollTo(0, document.body.scrollHeight)");

Final Thoughts

That completes all 80+ automation testing interview questions! 🎯

If you need more explanations, hands-on examples, or coding challenges, feel free to ask. Good luck
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