Here are some tricky & logical scenario based QA Automation Q&A for
SDETs
↳ Scenario: You are testing an e-commerce website, and customers are
reporting issues with the checkout process. How would you approach this
problem?
Answer: I would start by checking the checkout process step by step,
looking for any UI issues, error messages, or slow loading times. I'd also
review the error logs and examine the server response times. This will
help identify the root cause of the issues and prioritize them for resolution.
↳ Scenario: You are testing a mobile app, and it needs to work on various
devices and screen sizes. How would you ensure compatibility testing?
Answer: I would create a matrix of target devices and screen sizes. Then,
I'd test the app on each combination, looking for issues related to screen
layout, touch responsiveness, and device-specific functionality. Emulators
and real devices can be used for testing. This ensures that the app works
consistently across various platforms.
↳ Scenario: You are testing a banking application, and a user reported
that their account balance is not updating correctly. How would you
investigate and document this issue?
Answer: I would first try to reproduce the issue by following the user's
reported steps. If the problem persists, I would document the issue by
including the user's steps, expected and actual results, and any
screenshots. Additionally, I'd check the server logs to identify any
transaction failures or discrepancies.
↳ Scenario: You are testing a software update for a complex industrial
control system. How would you plan your testing strategy to ensure
system stability and safety?
Answer: I would begin with risk analysis to identify critical areas that must
not fail. I'd create a detailed test plan, including unit, integration, system,
and regression testing. The testing would involve simulating real-world
scenarios and ensuring safety mechanisms are in place, like emergency
stop functionality.
↳ Scenario: You are testing a video streaming app, and users have
reported buffering issues. How would you troubleshoot and identify the
root cause of this problem?
Answer: I'd start by checking the user's network connection and device
performance. If those are not the causes, I'd review server logs to identify
any latency issues or server-side problems. I'd also check the app's
caching and buffering mechanisms to ensure they are functioning
optimally.