Certainly, here are some common API testing interview questions that you might

encounter:

​ What is API testing?

● API testing is a type of software testing that involves testing the APIs
(Application Programming Interfaces) directly. It focuses on testing the
functionality, performance, security, and reliability of API endpoints.
​ Explain the difference between SOAP and REST APIs.
● SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol for exchanging
structured information using XML. It often requires a strict contract
(WSDL) and operates over various protocols.
● REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style that uses
standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform actions on
resources. It uses URLs and operates over HTTP.
​ How do you perform API testing? What tools can be used?
● API testing involves sending requests to API endpoints and verifying the
responses. Tools commonly used for API testing include Postman, REST
Assured (Java), Insomnia, SoapUI, and cURL.
​ What is the significance of HTTP status codes in API testing? Give examples of a
few commonly used HTTP status codes.
● HTTP status codes indicate the outcome of an API request. Examples
include:
● 200 OK: Successful request.
● 201 Created: Successful resource creation.
● 400 Bad Request: Invalid request.
● 401 Unauthorized: Authentication required.
● 404 Not Found: Resource not found.
● 500 Internal Server Error: Server error.
​ Explain what CRUD operations are in the context of API testing.
● CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, and Delete. It represents the basic
operations that can be performed on resources through APIs.
​ What is API automation testing, and why is it important?
● API automation testing involves creating scripts to automate the process
of sending requests and verifying responses. It is essential for regression
testing, ensuring that changes do not break existing functionality.
​ How do you handle authentication in API testing?
● Authentication can be handled using various methods such as:
● Basic Authentication: Sending username and password in the
request headers.
 ● Token-based Authentication: Sending tokens (e.g., JWT) in headers
for authorization.
● OAuth: A token-based authorization framework for delegating
access.
​ What are query parameters and path parameters in API testing?
● Query parameters are included in the URL after a '?' and are used for
filtering or sorting data.
● Path parameters are part of the URL path and represent variables used to
identify specific resources.
​ Explain the concept of API rate limiting and how it can impact API testing.
● API rate limiting is a technique used to restrict the number of requests a
client can make to an API within a given time frame. It can impact testing
by causing delays or failures if rate limits are exceeded.
​ What is Mocking in API testing? Why is it used?
● Mocking involves simulating API responses without actually making
requests to the real server. It is used to isolate components for testing,
especially when the real API endpoints are not available or to control
specific scenarios for testing.

Remember, in addition to theoretical knowledge, interviewers might also expect you to

demonstrate your practical skills by writing sample API requests, validating responses,
and possibly discussing scenarios related to real-world API testing challenges.

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Sure, here are some commonly asked interview questions related to Selenium, a popular
web automation testing framework:

​ What is Selenium?
● Selenium is an open-source framework used for automating web
browsers. It provides a way to simulate user interactions with a website
and perform functional and regression testing.
​ Explain the different components of Selenium Suite.
● Selenium consists of three main components: Selenium WebDriver,
Selenium IDE, and Selenium Grid.
● WebDriver: A powerful tool for automating browser actions and
interactions.
 ● IDE (Integrated Development Environment): A browser plugin used
for recording and playing back user interactions.
● Grid: Enables parallel execution of tests on multiple machines or
browsers.
​ What are the different locators used in Selenium WebDriver?
● Selenium WebDriver uses various locators to identify elements on a web
page:
● ID, Name, Class Name, Tag Name, Link Text, Partial Link Text, CSS
Selector, XPath.
​ What is the difference between 'findElement()' and 'findElements()' methods in
Selenium WebDriver?
● findElement(): Returns the first matching WebElement based on the
specified locator.
● findElements(): Returns a list of all matching WebElements based on the
specified locator.
​ Explain the concept of implicit and explicit waits.
● Implicit Wait: Sets a global waiting time for the WebDriver to wait for an
element to be present before throwing an exception.
● Explicit Wait: Used to wait for a certain condition to be met, allowing finer
control over waiting. It uses the ExpectedConditions class to wait for
specific conditions.
​ What is the difference between XPath and CSS Selector?
● XPath: A language used to navigate XML documents, also used to locate
elements in web pages. It provides a more flexible way to traverse the
DOM hierarchy.
● CSS Selector: A lightweight method to select elements based on their
attributes, class names, IDs, etc. It's generally faster than XPath but might
not offer the same level of complexity.
​ How would you handle dynamic elements in Selenium?
● Dynamic elements are those whose attributes or locations change
frequently. To handle them, you can use strategies like:
● Using relative XPath or CSS Selectors.
● Waiting for specific conditions using explicit waits.
● Using JavaScript execution to interact with elements.
​ What is WebDriver's 'Actions' class?
● The 'Actions' class in WebDriver is used for performing complex user
interactions like drag-and-drop, keypress, double-click, etc.
​ Explain the Page Object Model (POM) pattern.
 ● The Page Object Model is a design pattern used to create an
object-oriented structure for representing web pages. Each web page is
treated as an object, encapsulating the page's elements and actions. This
pattern enhances maintainability and reusability.
​ How can you perform headless browser testing using Selenium WebDriver?
● Headless browser testing is done without a visible browser window. You
can achieve this using the --headless option in browsers like Chrome and
Firefox with WebDriver.

Remember, while these questions cover important aspects of Selenium, interviewers

might also ask about your practical experience, coding skills, and problem-solving
abilities related to Selenium automation.

Certainly, here are some Selenium interview questions specifically focused on using
Java with Selenium WebDriver:

​ How do you initialize a WebDriver instance in Selenium using Java?

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WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();

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​ Explain the difference between driver.findElement() and
driver.findElements() in Selenium WebDriver with Java.
● driver.findElement() returns a single WebElement matching the
locator.
● driver.findElements() returns a list of WebElements matching the
locator.
​ How can you handle dropdowns using Selenium WebDriver in Java?
● You can use the Select class to interact with dropdowns:
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Select dropdown = new Select(driver.findElement(By.id("dropdownId")));

dropdown.selectByVisibleText("OptionText");
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​ What is the concept of synchronization in Selenium? How can you achieve
synchronization in WebDriver using Java?
● Synchronization ensures that the WebDriver waits for the page to load or a
specific condition to be met before performing actions. You can achieve
synchronization using implicit waits, explicit waits (WebDriverWait with
ExpectedConditions), or custom wait functions.
​ How do you handle alerts and pop-ups in Selenium WebDriver using Java?
● To handle alerts:
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Alert alert = driver.switchTo().alert();

alert.accept(); // To accept the alert
alert.dismiss(); // To dismiss the alert

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​ Explain how you can switch between frames using Selenium WebDriver in Java.

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driver.switchTo().frame("frameNameOrId"); // By name or ID
driver.switchTo().frame(0); // By index
driver.switchTo().frame(webElement); // By WebElement
driver.switchTo().defaultContent(); // To switch back to the main content

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​ How do you perform mouse actions (hover, right-click) using Selenium WebDriver
in Java?
● You can use the Actions class:
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Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

actions.moveToElement(webElement).perform(); // Hover
actions.contextClick(webElement).perform(); // Right-click
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​ Explain the concept of TestNG and how you can integrate it with Selenium
WebDriver using Java.
● TestNG is a testing framework that allows better test organization, parallel
execution, and advanced reporting. You can integrate it with Selenium by
creating test classes, annotating methods with TestNG annotations
(@Test, @BeforeTest, @AfterTest, etc.), and using XML files for test suite
configuration.
​ How do you capture screenshots using Selenium WebDriver in Java?

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File screenshot =
((TakesScreenshot)driver).getScreenshotAs(OutputType.FILE);
FileUtils.copyFile(screenshot, new File("path/to/save/screenshot.png"));

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​ What are data-driven testing and how can you achieve it in Selenium WebDriver
using Java?
● Data-driven testing involves running the same test with different sets of
data. You can achieve this using libraries like Apache POI or by integrating
TestNG's data provider feature.

Remember that practical coding skills and problem-solving ability are essential for
Selenium interviews, so be prepared to demonstrate your proficiency by writing code
during the interview.