Q121
Q121 What is data-driven testing?
Testing with hard-coded values
Using data stored in external sources
Writing multiple test cases
Testing with only one dataset
Q122
Q122 Which file formats are commonly used in data-driven testing with Selenium?
.txt and .xml
.json and .csv
.yaml and .html
.docx and .pptx
Q123
Q123 Which TestNG annotation is used for data-driven testing in Selenium?
@DataProvider
@TestData
@BeforeTest
@Parameters
Q124
Q124 What is the main advantage of data-driven testing?
Faster test execution
Supports continuous integration
Improves test coverage with different data sets
Less memory usage
Q125
Q125 How do you read data from a CSV file in Selenium with Java?
FileReader file = new CSVFile()
BufferedReader file = new BufferedReader("file.csv")
CSVReader file = new CSVReader(new FileReader("file.csv"))
File file = new File("file.csv")
Q126
Q126 In TestNG, how do you provide data from a @DataProvider to a test method?
@Test(dataProvider="name")
@DataProvider(name="data")
@TestProvider("name")
@BeforeTest("dataProvider")
Q127
Q127 How can you read data from an Excel file in Selenium using Apache POI?
FileReader file = new FileReader("data.xlsx")
Workbook wb = new XSSFWorkbook(new FileInputStream("data.xlsx"))
BufferedReader file = new BufferedReader("data.xlsx")
ExcelReader file = new ExcelReader("data.xlsx")
Q128
Q128 A test fails when reading data from a CSV file. What could be the most likely cause?
File not found
Incorrect file format
Incorrect URL
Duplicate data
Q129
Q129 A test using Excel data fails due to a "FileNotFoundException." What could be the cause?
Incorrect file path
Unsupported file format
Java version mismatch
Duplicate data
Q130
Q130 What is the primary purpose of integrating Selenium with Jenkins?
To automate deployment
To enable continuous testing
To manage test data
To improve database performance
Q131
Q131 Which Jenkins plugin is used for integrating Selenium reports?
Git Plugin
HTML Publisher Plugin
Maven Plugin
Junit Plugin
Q132
Q132 What is a prerequisite for running Selenium tests on Jenkins in a headless environment?
Installing Maven
Setting PATH for Java
Using a headless browser or Xvfb
Disabling firewall
Q133
Q133 How can you trigger a Selenium test suite in Jenkins using a batch command?
sh runTests.sh
java -jar selenium.jar
mvn test
selenium start
Q134
Q134 How would you configure Jenkins to trigger tests on each code commit?
Set a timer
Configure poll SCM
Use manual trigger
Disable auto-trigger
Q135
Q135 A Selenium test fails in Jenkins but works locally. What could be a common cause?
Inconsistent test data
Browser version mismatch
Java version mismatch
Internet connectivity issues
Q136
Q136 A Jenkins job fails with a "Display not found" error. What could be a solution for running Selenium tests?
Disable Jenkins
Install a display server like Xvfb
Update WebDriver
Increase RAM
Q137
Q137 Which tool is commonly used alongside Selenium to debug Java code?
Postman
Chrome DevTools
IntelliJ Debugger
JMeter
Q138
Q138 What is the purpose of adding breakpoints when debugging Selenium tests?
To slow down test execution
To examine the test at specific points
To bypass certain test steps
To end the test early
Q139
Q139 Which approach helps in identifying flaky tests in Selenium?
Running tests once
Adding test retries
Skipping assertions
Using fewer locators
Q140
Q140 In Selenium WebDriver, what command retrieves console logs from the browser?
driver.getConsoleLogs()
driver.logs()
driver.manage().logs().get("browser")
driver.getLogs("console")
Q141
Q141 How would you handle an ElementNotVisibleException in a Selenium test?
Increase screen size
Wait for the element to be visible
Ignore the error
Add a retry mechanism
Q142
Q142 A test fails with a NoSuchElementException. What is the likely cause?
Element is invisible
Locator is incorrect or element is not present
Network issues
Browser window is minimized
Q143
Q143 A test script passes locally but fails on the CI server. What could be the reason?
Local machine has slower processing
Test data mismatch
Different environment configurations
Browser timeout is lower
Q144
Q144 What is the main benefit of using the Page Object Model (POM) in Selenium?
Faster execution
Easier test maintenance
Better test coverage
More reliable locators
Q145
Q145 Which approach helps to make Selenium tests less flaky?
Hard coding element locators
Using multiple locators per element
Implementing wait strategies
Running tests in a loop
Q146
Q146 Why is it recommended to avoid using Thread.sleep() in Selenium tests?
It reduces test speed
It consumes more memory
It can cause instability due to fixed wait times
It only works in headless mode
Q147
Q147 In Selenium, what would be a better alternative to using Thread.sleep()?
driver.pause()
driver.wait()
Explicit waits like WebDriverWait
implicitWait
Q148
Q148 How would you implement a retry mechanism for flaky tests in TestNG?
@Retry
RetryAnalyzer
@Repeat
@Test(retry=true)
Q149
Q149 When using parallel testing in Selenium, what is essential to ensure test reliability?
Use global variables
Use synchronized methods
Avoid sharing WebDriver instances
Minimize test data size
Q150
Q150 A test fails sporadically due to dynamic page content. What could be a good solution?
Increase the test run frequency
Add conditional waits
Add more assertions
Reduce test data
