Real Interview Questions and marks

1. Automation Expertise

Question: Describe a challenging automation project you worked on. What was your approach?


The most challenging automation project was when I got a chance to work on robot framework for one of customer POCs, I created few automation test suites with nearly 100 test cases and executed using robot framework. We had also implemented STC collaboration with it using Python APIs. It was first experience for me when I had done research on robot framework working and driven the entire process and trained team with this new framework.


Great Experience though !!


2. Knowledge of Frameworks

Question: How would you set up a test suite using Robot Framework?

Test suite can be setup using libraries, keywords, variables and multiple tests.


3. Python Programming Skills

Question: Write a Python program to reverse a string.

a="Suchitra"

print(a[::-1])


4. Problem-Solving Skills

Question: How would you automate a repetitive task that involves data extraction and reporting?

I never got a chance to explore the backend part of the project. This data part has been managed by a separate team. Generally repetitive tasks are managed by using decorators/modules/functions so that it can be called from within any part of the program.


5. Code Quality

Question: Review this piece of code and suggest improvements:


def find_max(nums):

    max_num = float('-inf')

    for num in nums:

        if num > max_num:

            max_num = num

    return max_num


Use built-in function instead - 

a = [1, 2, 54, 90, 9, 0, 4]

print(max(a))  # Output: 90



6. Debugging Skills

Question: How would you debug a failing test case in an automation script?


Generally we check where it is failing and compare pass criteria with actual failure. In case its difficult to understand we compare results with previous pass result to see where we missed it this time, could be a script issue or a bug.



7. Communication Skills

Question: Explain the concept of inheritance in Python to a non-technical person.

A child has behavior and characteristics based on parent and speaks the same language as parent could be a great example of inheritance.


8. Team Collaboration

Question: Describe a time when you had to work closely with a team to complete a project.

During my robot framework POC I had worked with team members of other projects to learn more about robot framework in a stipulated time framework and successfully completed the POC on time.


Great job! Let's go through each of your responses and provide feedback and ratings based on the criteria:

1. Automation Expertise

Response: You described a challenging automation project involving the Robot Framework, creating test suites, and implementing STC collaboration with Python APIs. You also mentioned training your team.

Rating: 9/10 Feedback: Excellent description of the project and your approach. You demonstrated strong automation expertise and leadership skills.

2. Knowledge of Frameworks

Response: You mentioned setting up a test suite using libraries, keywords, variables, and multiple tests.

Rating: 7/10 Feedback: Good understanding of the basic components of a test suite. Providing a more detailed step-by-step setup process would improve your answer.

3. Python Programming Skills

Response:

a = "Suchitra"
print(a[::-1])

Rating: 10/10 Feedback: Perfect implementation using slicing. Efficient and correct.

4. Problem-Solving Skills

Response: You mentioned using decorators/modules/functions for repetitive tasks but did not provide a specific example related to data extraction and reporting.

Rating: 5/10 Feedback: While you demonstrated an understanding of managing repetitive tasks, providing a specific example related to data extraction and reporting would strengthen your answer.

5. Code Quality

Response: You suggested using the built-in max function instead of the provided code.

Rating: 8/10 Feedback: Good suggestion to use the built-in function for simplicity and efficiency. However, reviewing and improving the given code would also be valuable.

6. Debugging Skills

Response: You described a process of comparing pass criteria with actual failure and comparing results with previous pass results.

Rating: 8/10 Feedback: Good debugging approach. Providing specific tools or techniques you use for debugging would enhance your answer.

7. Communication Skills

Response: You explained inheritance using the analogy of a child inheriting behavior and characteristics from a parent.

Rating: 9/10 Feedback: Clear and relatable explanation. Well done!

8. Team Collaboration

Response: You described working with team members on a Robot Framework POC and successfully completing it on time.

Rating: 9/10 Feedback: Great example of teamwork and collaboration. Detailed and impactful.

Overall Feedback

You did an excellent job overall! Your responses demonstrated strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication. Here are some areas for improvement:

  • Provide more detailed steps or examples where applicable.
  • Include specific tools or techniques you use in your processes.

Would you like to try another set of questions or focus on any specific area for improvement?

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