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Software Testing Basic Interview Questions with Answers

Below are some basic software testing interview questions along with their answers. These
are designed to help you understand fundamental concepts.

1. What is software testing, and why is it important?


Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application to identify defects and
ensure it meets the specified requirements. It is important to ensure the quality, reliability,
and performance of the software.

2. What are the different types of software testing?


The different types of software testing include Manual Testing, Automation Testing,
Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System
Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, and Exploratory Testing.

3. What is the difference between functional and non-functional testing?


Functional testing ensures the software operates according to requirements, focusing on
what the software does. Non-functional testing evaluates aspects like performance,
usability, reliability, and security, focusing on how the software performs.

4. Can you explain the software testing life cycle (STLC)?


The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) includes phases such as Requirement Analysis, Test
Planning, Test Case Development, Environment Setup, Test Execution, and Test Cycle
Closure.

5. What is the difference between verification and validation?


Verification ensures the product is designed correctly according to specifications, while
validation checks if the final product meets user requirements.

6. What is black-box testing, and how does it differ from white-box testing?
Black-box testing focuses on testing the software without knowing the internal code
structure, while white-box testing involves testing with knowledge of the internal code
structure.

7. What is the purpose of regression testing?


Regression testing ensures that recent code changes do not negatively impact the existing
functionality of the software.

8. What are test cases, and how do you write them?


Test cases are documented scenarios used to verify that the software behaves as expected.
They include test case ID, description, prerequisites, test steps, and expected results.
9. What is a test plan, and what are its components?
A test plan is a document detailing the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing
activities. Components include objectives, scope, resources, schedule, test environment, and
risk assessment.

10. What are the different levels of testing (unit, integration, system, and
acceptance)?
The levels of testing are: Unit Testing (testing individual components), Integration Testing
(testing combined modules), System Testing (testing the entire system), and Acceptance
Testing (validating software with end users).

11. What is exploratory testing, and when is it used?


Exploratory testing is an informal testing approach where testers explore the software
without predefined test cases. It is useful for identifying unexpected issues and
understanding usability.

12. What is the role of automation in software testing?


Automation testing uses tools and scripts to execute test cases, saving time and improving
accuracy compared to manual testing.

13. Can you explain the concept of defect life cycle?


The defect life cycle includes the following states: New, Assigned, Open, Fixed, Retested,
Verified, Closed, and Reopened (if needed).

14. What are the differences between smoke testing and sanity testing?
Smoke testing checks the basic functionality of an application after a build, while sanity
testing verifies specific functionalities after changes.

15. How do you measure the quality of a software product?


Software quality can be measured using metrics like defect density, test coverage, mean
time to failure, and customer satisfaction ratings.

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