What is the Best Moment in Your Testing Career? – Answers to Such 14 Interesting Software Testing Interview Questions

Excelling in an interview typically leads to career progression. STH has published numerous pieces on diverse aspects in testing, created to aid you in your career development.

The top article that elicited a tremendous response in this category is the software testing interview inquiries and responses.

We are responding to our readers’ high demand and creating a follow-up article addressing their questions. Their desire is our imperative. 🙂

Let’s now delve into the answers to the questions posed by our readers:

Q #1) Can you describe the testing process you employ in your project?

Response: Offering a one-size-fits-all answer to this query is challenging, as each project and methodology is unique. It’s ideal first to understand the project and your role thoroughly before responding.

Should you require supplementary material on testing methodologies, you can refer to:

• Testing processes overview at this article’s conclusion.
• Complete software testing methodology in a live project scenario.

Q #2) What’s your approach when you lack adequate time for comprehensive testing?

Response: Performing a risk analysis and directing your focus towards the high-risk and crucial modules/areas when time is constrained is advisable. Alternatively, you could resort to exploratory testing instead of documenting test scenarios but bear in mind this carries inherent risk. You can glean more insights on this topic from this write-up.

Q #3) Can you recount the most memorable instance of your testing career?

Response: This question leans towards personal experiences. Provide a response that showcases an instance of professional triumph as a tester. That could be when your tested product was launched successfully, or when friends and family praised it, or when you identified a crucial issue and earned acknowledgment, or when you closed your first project as a QA Manager, etc. However, it’s also perfectly fine to express that your satisfaction as a tester doesn’t hinge on one defining moment.

On the flip side, you could quip that your most gratifying moment was finding a bug that caused your least-liked developer to fix it into the wee hours. 😉

Q #4) Do you recall an occasion when your supervisor praised your work? Could you share a brief instance?

Response: This question is personal experience-based. Asserting that your manager never complimented your work isn’t effective; it gives off the perception of pessimism and lack of motivation by positive reinforcement. Instead, remember any positive remarks or appreciation messages from your seniors, even if it was a basic “Good job” or “Thank you” for a job nicely done.

Q #5) Can you describe your performance as a problem solver at your former job? Could you recount any specific event?

Response: This question is personal experience-based. As a tester, it is advantageous not just to report anomalies but also to analyze their root cause. The question seeks to assess if you were enthusiastic about going beyond your job expectations and putting in an extra effort.