SQA Interview Preparation (Synesis IT PLC)
1. Introduce Yourself
Answer: My name is [Your Name]. I recently completed my graduation in [Subject]. I have a strong
interest in software quality assurance, especially in manual testing and API testing. I have hands-on
experience with SQL, Postman, and writing test cases. I’m detail-oriented, enjoy problem solving,
and I want to build my career in QA because ensuring software quality gives me both responsibility
and satisfaction.
2. QA Basics
- What is the difference between QA and QC?
Answer: QA = Process-oriented (ensures proper processes). QC = Product-oriented (finds defects
in product).
- What is verification vs validation?
Answer: Verification = Are we building the product right? Validation = Are we building the right
product?
3. Testing Knowledge
- What is regression testing?
Answer: Testing old functionality after new changes.
- What is smoke vs sanity testing?
Answer: Smoke = Basic build stability. Sanity = Quick check of functionality after small changes.
- Explain boundary value analysis.
Answer: Check boundary values (e.g., range 1–100 → test 0,1,100,101).
4. Practical Questions
- Login page testing cases:
* Valid credentials → login success
* Invalid credentials → error
* Empty fields → validation
* Long input → boundary test
* SQL injection attempt
- If a developer rejects your bug?
Answer: Recheck steps, collect evidence, discuss politely, escalate if needed.
5. SQL & API
- SQL query to find duplicate emails:
SELECT email, COUNT(*)
FROM users
GROUP BY email
HAVING COUNT(*) > 1;
- API testing steps:
* Verify request method (GET/POST/PUT/DELETE)
* Check status codes (200, 400, 404, 500)
* Validate response body & headers
* Invalid inputs
* Performance test
6. HR Questions
- Why QA, not development?
Answer: QA matches my strengths: detail-oriented, problem-solving, ensuring quality.
- Why Synesis IT PLC?
Answer: Leading IT company in Bangladesh, exposure to real-world large projects, growth
opportunities.
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Answer: Skilled QA professional, strong in automation, possibly leading a QA team.