Software Testing Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Software Testing Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Question:

I have been working in a BPO industry for last 7yrs. Now I want to pursue a career in software testing. I am 35 years old. Will I be able to shift to this field at this age? Will my age is going to be constraint if I want to pursue my career in software testing? I completed MCA 10 years ago however I could not make a career in IT for some reason.

Answer:
You have long break in your career. You need to show that you still have all those skills required for software testing. For this any professional software testing course will help you update your skills.

Getting into software testing (or any other field) is not impossible as long as you possess interest in that field. So if you want to be in this field you need to -
- Learn software testing (clear understanding of concepts and practical knowledge)
- Have reason why you want to switch to testing field
- Need interest in this field
These are three basic things to get back into this field.

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Question:

To take HP’s QTP Certification, a person would just need to register on the site and sign up for a Learner ID.  I’ve noticed that there are more steps involved which requires (according to the site)  me to first go for HP ATA and after taking that exam, I would be given a Learner ID after 5 days. Do we need to first take HP ATA for taking HP QTP certification?

Answer:
You don’t need to take HP ATA exam for learner ID. However this is useful for courses and training centers if you want to get prepared for QTP certification.

For certification you get learner ID and then use it to register with PearsonVUE.
Get learner ID from this page by selecting customer option. This process is same for all regions.

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Question:

I just wanted to know the format of assigning tasks to my team for their daily tasks.
Currently we are using below format:

Project: (Name of Project)
• Ticket No. – (Mention unique id)

Database Test Environments:
• Server – Name of server
• User Name – Your credentials
• Password – your password
• Database Name – SPGDB
• DB Scripts –   if required

Application URL:
• Tracker –
• Web Site / EXE –

Documents Location:
• Test Cases : location is to given
• Understanding Document –
• Requirement Matrix –
• Prototype – NA
• Release Documents Unit Test Document
• SRS

Schedule:
• Start Date –
• End Date –
• Total Man Days –

Release version -

Answer:
Developing and following your own templates that works perfectly for your needs is the best option to get the work done.

You have mentioned the template and if it is working fine for you, you can use same or tweak to fine tune the missing details.

This management tasks can be better handled using the test management tools itself. E.g. TestLink can handle test cases assignment and execution. Test plan or strategy document refer to other project details like environment and test types etc. which is also handled by TestLink. Also you could circulate to all testers before test execution or even before starting to write the test cases.

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Question:

I have a Group Discussion interview followed by a face to face interview for a commercial job. It’s my first GD and I am not confident about it. I don’t know what to say there. Kindly help me how can I improve my communication and interpersonal skill.

Answer:

GD is not something that can be mastered overnight. But here are some points at least to have a positive impression:
- be calm
- speak slowly
- speak logically
- do not break others in between, ask for their permission if you are doing so.
- if you are speaking and anyone is disturbing you in between politely ask them to let you finish first
- note down points to discuss in first couple of minutes before your turn
- express yourself positively on topic and overall
- be confident in whatever things you speak
- Most importantly conclude the discussion and take the group to some outcome of the discussion.

Join any course for improving your presentation, personal and communication skills.

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Question:

I have done my MCA and now searching software testing jobs but I haven’t get. I’ve decided to do any software testing certification. Can you suggest which certification is best for me to get testing job?

Answer:
You can go for ISTQB for now. CSTE is also good software testing certification but it need software testing relevant experience. Also HP QTP is another better option if you have QTP knowledge or want to learn it.

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