1. Tell me about your current project and your role.
I am working as a QA professional where I handle requirement analysis, test case design, execution, defect management, and regression testing. I also coordinate with developers and business team for quality delivery.
2. How do you prioritize test cases?
I prioritize based on business criticality, risk, user impact, and defect-prone areas.
3. How do you handle a situation where release date is fixed but testing is not complete?
I communicate risks clearly to stakeholders, focus on critical flows, and ensure high-risk areas are tested first.
4. How do you handle conflicts with developers?
I discuss issues with facts, logs, and requirements instead of opinions, and focus on product quality.
5. What is your approach when requirements change frequently?
I update test cases, identify impacted areas, and focus regression on changed modules.
6. How do you ensure quality in your project?
By early involvement in requirement review, strong test coverage, regression suite, and effective communication.
7. Have you ever handled a critical production issue?
Yes, I helped reproduce it, identified root cause, and supported developers with data and scenarios.
8. How do you estimate testing effort?
Based on scope, complexity, risk, past experience, and availability of resources.
9. How do you handle junior testers?
I guide them in writing test cases, reviewing their work, and helping them understand business logic.
10. How do you manage multiple tasks or projects at the same time?
I plan tasks, set priorities, track progress, and communicate delays or risks early.
11. What metrics do you use to track quality?
Defect density, defect leakage, test case coverage, and execution status.
12. How do you decide exit criteria for testing?
When critical defects are fixed, test coverage is achieved, and stakeholders agree on risk level.
13. What is your experience with UAT?
I support business users, explain application flow, and log defects raised during UAT.
14. How do you handle incomplete or unclear requirements?
I clarify with BA/PO, document assumptions, and use exploratory testing based on user perspective.
15. How do you handle missed defects?
I analyze root cause, update test cases, and improve coverage to avoid recurrence.
16. What do you do if your team is underperforming?
I identify gaps, provide guidance, motivate them, and improve process.
17. How do you report project status to management?
By sharing execution status, defect summary, risks, and release readiness.
18. How do you handle last-minute changes?
I focus on impacted areas and perform targeted regression testing.
19. Why do you want to move from your current role?
I am looking for more challenging responsibilities and career growth.
20. Why should we hire you as an experienced tester?
I bring experience, strong quality mindset, and ability to handle complex scenarios and teams.