Nik_Agarwal

 Profile Answers by Nik_Agarwal Questions by Nik_Agarwal

• Sep 14th, 2006

 

1) QTP/Winrunner2)Automation testing tool was used for Regression Testing.3) Unable to understand custom object, then we have to map that object to standard object.4) Learn the application - Record the script - Edit script with checkpoints - Run Script - Analyze result.5) Yes, Automated test can be repeated any number of times eliminating human errors.6) Testing the application with different sets of data is called Data-Driven test. If we automate the test, while running it will automatically pick the data from the table and insert in the applicaion fields.7)Attributes of test automation:Speed, Accuracy, Efficiency, Data Driven Testing, Relentlessness.8) Automation replace manual testing to some extent but not completely. For example if you have to test the application on different OS/Hardware like printers etc, then you have to do it manually.9) For Load Testing we will use Loadrunner. For .net,XML,web application QTP is better. For SAP/Client-Server application Winrunner is good.

sarvani

• Sep 29th, 2006

 

can u plz send me answers for these questions

Nik_Agarwal

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• Oct 4th, 2006

 

11) Can be repeatable, free from human error, relentlessnes, fast. 13) Testing activities includes: Analyze the Business requirement, Create Test Scenario and Test Cases, Test the application, Report Bugs, Track bugs untill they are fixed. 14) Testing activities that are repeatable in nature can be automated, for example "Data Driven Testing". 15) When the application is not stable and it changes very frequently,then we can automate our test. 17) Principle if good testing script : if there is a change in one part of the application,you don't need to record the whole script again, for example use shared Objet Repository in QTP OR Global GUI map in Winrunner. 18) Test Director. 19) Yes,Test case creating activity can be automated, I didn't remember the tool name, but in that you can create test cases automatically through mapping it with the Requirements. 20) You cannot automate testing your application for tasks like printing with different printers or Fax. 21) Out of Box Thinking, Work to break attitude, good communication, and good at using tools. 23) Object not found, If the database link is broken then test will fail and test run will be left incomplete..

Suchitra Arun Patil

• Oct 5th, 2006

 

Hi Nik

Your Answer helped me lot. thanks

Gilbert Richard

• Oct 9th, 2006

 

In companies which tool should be used or manual testing

Nik_Agarwal

 Profile Answers by Nik_Agarwal Questions by Nik_Agarwal

• Oct 9th, 2006

 

Hi Gilbert, I don't think for Manual testing ewe need any Testing Tool. Manual testing means testing you do manually, so for this we only need Web Browser if the application is web based, and Server/Workstation for Client server application.

akanksha

• Dec 19th, 2006

 

I had several problems working with test automation tools like,

a.       Tools Limitations for Object Detections

b.      Tools Configuration / Deployment in various Environments

c.       Tools Precision / Default Skeleton Script Issues like window synchronization issues etc.  

d.      Tools bugs with respect to exception handling. 

e.       Tools abnormal polymorphism in behavior like sometimes it works but sometimes not for the same application / same script/same environment etc.

 

aparna

• Jan 24th, 2007

 

1A. I am fmiliar with Win Runner, QTP, Silk, SQA, Load Runner2A. After the bug fixing has been done and after the build release, if any bugs are likely to arise in future we will perform Regression Testing which is nothing but an Automated Testing, where we will use Automation Tools.3A. If the build given to me has bugs which are likey to arise in futurein such cases I'll use automated tools.8A. Yes, Automated testing can replace manual testing but once Manual Testing to be done which is mandatory.19A. Yes

Nik_Agarwal

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• Jan 24th, 2007

 

Hi Aparna,For question number 2, I would like to correct my previous answer and I do not agree with yours answer too.Automation testin and Regression testing,both are absolutely different from each other. Regression testing means:::Re-Testing the application after a bug is fixed or new functionality is added to check that previous functionality is not affected with the new changes. And this re testing can be done manually also. ....... In automation testing we run our existing script with different sets of data, to make sure that application works fine with different data enetered in the application....Please correct me if i am wrong, but i have gone through many websites to know aboout regression testing, it didn't say anywhere that regression testing is automating test after bug is fixed.

Sameera

• Oct 18th, 2007

 

Hi Nik,

    This is regarding ur answer for Q19,u've told in this that - "I didn't remember the tool name, but in that you can create test cases automatically through mapping it with the Requirements. " is that u are taking here about "Test Director".

   I know that in test director by manually typing we can create the test cases & test suites, but u are telling that ("Yes,Test case creating activity can be automated") we can automate the test case creating activity, can u plz let how it is possible & which tool we need to use for this?

Thanks & Regards,
Sameera

Sameera

• Oct 18th, 2007

 

Hi Nik & Aparna,

   I would like to add additional comments wrt to ur replys,
Absolutely Regression testing is not an Automation testing. And automation testing is not only meant for running(automating) the script for different sets of data, the entire manual testing can be automated leaving the exceptional cases depending on the requirements.

Regards,
Sameera

quality_guy

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• Oct 23rd, 2009

 

1. What automating testing tools are you familiar with?
It depends upon which tool u r familiar with.

2. How did you use automating testing tools in your job?
As per the requirement, manager will allocate the module that has to be automated. Upon discussion u will be able to automate it using the tool.

3. Describe some problem that you had with automating testing tool.
Some of the issue are not within your limit, like Network problems, Server problems etc. For such issue's you need to contact System admin or need to report to the supervisor.

4. How do you plan test automation?
Mostly, the basic test in a software that needs frequent testing after every patch or release[Smoke test / regression]. Those modules or features are automated to save time of manual testers.

5. Can test automation improve test effectiveness?
Yes, if the test automation has followed the standards it will defenitly improve the test effectiveness.

8. Does automation replace manual testing?
To a certian limit, No. But, if the company is really looking to reduce the no. of employees -- Yes--

9. How will you choose a tool for test automation?
This is discussed by Manager or experienced automation engineers. There are lot of automatino tools available in the market. How the tool will be compactible with ur application is something that is very challenging.Some tools may not identify the application while using it.So, needs to have a good understanding of the tools.

10. How you will evaluate the tool for test automation?
A good knowledge about the tools will help u to select. Is it possilbe to write customized scripts, or is it just record and play back function. Able to handle recovery scenario, database testing etc.. In short, all the testing features for functionallity in a single tool is always wise.

11. What are main benefits of test automation?
Saves time, profitable in a long run(cannot expect profit after implementing a tool), 1 time effort for writing scripts,  demand for the automation tester, always gets exposure to real life scenarios for a automation engineer etc....

12. What could go wrong with test automation?
If the automation eng. does not understands the feature thoroughly and start scripting then its a worse situation because, writing scripts are time consuming process and trouble-shooting it takes doulbe the time. It again depends upon the applicaiton that u r using.

13. How you will describe testing activities?
unit, integration, and acceptance testing are the main and usual testing activities that happens day-to-day in an organization.

14. What testing activities you may want to automate?
Mostly, Smoke test will be automated and those features that are repeated very often will be automated.

15. Describe common problems of test automation.
Lack of tool knowledge, if the tool is not compactible, If the features in the project are very dynamic, research and experimental projects will cause big headaches for automation.

16. What types of scripting techniques for test automation do you know?
Any programming language experience or knowledge will help u for automation. Mainly for automation tools it will be VB-Script, Java-Script, Perl, ruby etc..

17. What are principles of good testing scripts for automation?
Naming conventions, providing explanation about functions, procedures etc...same as progamming.

19. Can the activities of test case design be automated?
it again depends upon the project that ur working for

20. What are the limitations of automating software testing?
It's not posible to automate entire project. Its foolish and very costly. But, some do so. Ex. Intel, Nasa, Swiss bank  projects..

21. What skills needed to be a good test automator?
Programming skills will do

22. How to find that tools work well with your existing system?
Use the tool, u will come to know. Find the limitation of the tool.

23. Describe some problem that you had with automating testing tool.
never use a pirated tool in the company. Upgrading tool to adjust with the cutting edge technology.
27. What are some of the common misconceptions during implementation of an automated testing tools for the first time?
dont think of easiness, every answer may not lie at ur finger tips, time consuming etc..