1. What is Software Quality Assurance (SQA)?
   • Answer: SQA is a systematic process that ensures that software meets specified requirements and standards. It involves the entire software development life cycle, including planning, designing, coding, and testing.
2. What are the key components of SQA?
   • Answer: The key components of SQA include:
     • Quality Planning
     • Quality Assurance
     • Quality Control
     • Testing
3. What is the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)?
   • Answer: QA focuses on preventing defects in the software development process, while QC focuses on identifying defects in the final product through testing and inspection.
4. What testing methodologies have you worked with?
   • Answer: I have experience with various testing methodologies, including:
     • Waterfall
     • Agile
     • V-Model
     • Spiral
     • Rapid Application Development (RAD)
5. What are the stages of the software testing life cycle (STLC)?
   • Answer: The stages of STLC typically include:
     • Requirement Analysis
     • Test Planning
     • Test Case Development
     • Test Environment Setup
     • Test Execution
     • Test Reporting
     • Defect Tracking and Management
6. What is a test case?
   • Answer: A test case is a set of conditions or variables under which a tester will determine whether a system under test satisfies requirements or works correctly.
7. How do you prioritize testing tasks?
   • Answer: I prioritize testing tasks based on factors such as:
     • Business criticality
     • Risk assessment
     • Dependencies
     • Time constraints
8. What is regression testing?
   • Answer: Regression testing is performed to ensure that changes in the software (bug fixes, enhancements, updates) have not adversely affected existing features.
9. How do you handle communication with developers during the testing process?
   • Answer: I maintain open and clear communication with developers by:
     • Providing detailed bug reports
     • Discussing test results and findings
     • Collaborating on issue resolution
     • Participating in regular meetings or stand-ups
10. Can you explain the difference between black-box testing and white-box testing?

• Answer: Black-box testing focuses on testing the functionality of the software without considering its internal code structure, while white-box testing involves testing based on knowledge of the internal code and logic..

1. What are the different levels/types of testing you have experience with?
   • Answer: I have experience with various testing levels, including:
     • Unit Testing
     • Integration Testing
     • System Testing
     • Acceptance Testing
     • Performance Testing
     • Security Testing
     • Usability Testing
2. How do you ensure the quality of requirements before testing begins?
   • Answer: Before testing begins, I ensure the quality of requirements by:
     • Reviewing requirements documents thoroughly
     • Seeking clarification on ambiguous or incomplete requirements
     • Collaborating with stakeholders to validate requirements
     • Ensuring requirements are traceable and measurable
3. What tools and technologies have you used for testing?
   • Answer: I have used a variety of testing tools and technologies, including:
     • Test management tools like Jira, TestRail, and HP Quality Center
     • Automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, and TestComplete
     • Performance testing tools like JMeter and LoadRunner
     • Defect-tracking tools such as Bugzilla and Mantis
4. How do you approach creating test cases from requirements?
   • Answer: When creating test cases from requirements, I follow these steps:
     • Analyze the requirements thoroughly to understand the expected behavior.
     • Identify test scenarios covering both positive and negative cases.
     • Document test cases with clear steps, expected results, and preconditions.
     • Review and validate test cases with stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
5. What is your experience with test automation?
   • Answer: I have significant experience with test automation, including:
     • Designing and implementing automation frameworks
     • Writing and maintaining automated test scripts
     • Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
     • Executing regression test suites efficiently using automation tools
6. How do you handle tight deadlines in testing projects?
   • Answer: When facing tight deadlines, I prioritize tasks ruthlessly, focusing on high-risk areas and critical functionalities. I also streamline testing processes, leverage automation wherever possible, and communicate proactively with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.