1. What is the file extension of the code file & object repository file in QTP?

Ans) for object repositories file the extension is .tsr

for code file the extension is .vbs

2. Explain the concept of object repository & how QTP recognises objects?

Ans) Object Repository: displays a tree of all objects in the current component or
in the current action or entire test (depending on the object repository mode you
selected).
we can view or modify the test object description of any test object in the
repository or to add new objects to the repository.
Quicktest learns the default property values and determines in which test object
class it fits. If it is not enough it adds assistive properties, one by one to the
description until it has compiled the unique description. If no assistive properties
are available, then it adds a special Ordinal identifier such as objects location on
the page or in the source code.

3. What are the properties you would use for identifying a browser & page when
using descriptive programming?

Ans) Title is the property we use.ex:

Browser("Title:="xxx").page("Title:="xxxx").....

"Name" would be another property apart from "title" that we can use.
Ex: Browser ("name:="xxx"").page("name:="xxxx"").....

4. What are the different scripting languages you could use when working with
QTP?

Ans) Visual Basic Script,XML,JavaScript,Java,HTML

5. Give me an example where you have used a COM interface in your QTP
project?

6. Few basic questions on commonly used Excel VBA functions.

7 Explain the keyword createobject with an example.

Ans) Creates and returns a reference to an Automation object . create object

creates handle to the instance of the specified object so that we program can use
the methods on the specified object. It is used for implementing Automation(as
defined by microsoft).

8. Explain in brief about the QTP Automation Object Model.

Ans) Essentially all configuration and run functionality provided via the QuickTest
interface is in some way represented in the QuickTest automation object model
via objects, methods, and properties. Although a one-on-one comparison cannot
 always be made, most dialog boxes in QuickTest have a corresponding
automation object, most options in dialog boxes can be set and/or retrieved using
the corresponding object property, and most menu commands and other
operations have corresponding automation methods.
You can use the objects, methods, and properties exposed by the QuickTest
automation object model, along with standard programming elements such as
loops and conditional statements to design your program

9. What are the Features & Benefits of Quick Test Pro(QTP)..?

Ans) Operates stand-alone, or integrated into Mercury Business Process Testing and
Mercury Quality Center.
Introduces next-generation “zero-configuration” Keyword Driven testing technology
in QuickTest Professional 8.0 — allowing for fast test creation, easier maintenance,
and more powerful data-driving capability
Identifies objects with Unique Smart Object Recognition, even if they change from
build to build, enabling reliable unattended script execution
Collapses test documentation and test creation to a single step with Auto-
documentation technology
Enables thorough validation of applications through a full complement of checkpoints

10) How to handle the exceptions using recovery secnario manager in QTP?
Ans) You can instruct QTP to recover unexpected events or errors that occured in
your testing environment during test run. Recovery scenario manager provides a
wizard that guides you through the defining recovery scenario. Recovery scenario
has three steps
1. Triggered Events
2. Recovery steps
3. Post Recovery Test-Run

11) what is the use of Text output value in QTP?

Ans) Output values enable to view the values that the application takes during run
time. When parameterized, the values change for each iteration.Thus by creating
output values, we can capture the values that the application takes for each run and
output them to the data table.

12) How to use the Object spy in QTP 8.0 version?

Ans) There are two ways to Spy the objects in QTP
1) Thru file toolbar
---In the File Tool Bar click on the last toolbar button (an icon showing a person with
hat).

2) Through Object repository Dialog

---In Object repository dialog click on the button "object spy..."

In the Object spy Dialog click on the button showing hand symbol.
The pointer now changes in to a hand symbol and we have to point out the object to
spy the state of the object

if at all the object is not visible or window is minimized then Hold the Ctrl button and
activate the required window to and release the Ctrl button
13) QTP pros and cons

Ans) Pros:
• Will be getting the initial focus on development of all new features and
supported technologies.
• Ease of use.
• Simple interface.
• Presents the test case as a business workflow to the tester (simpler to
understand).
• Numerous features.
• Uses a real programming language (Microsoft’s VBScript) with numerous
resources available.
• QuickTest Pro is significantly easier for a non-technical person to adapt to and
create working test cases, compared to WinRunner.
• Data table integration better and easier to use than WinRunner.
• Test Run Iterations/Data driving a test is easier and better implement with
QuickTest.
• Parameterization easier than WinRunner.
• Can enhance existing QuickTest scripts without the “Application Under Test”
being available; by using the ActiveScreen.
• Can create and implement the Microsoft Object Model (Outlook objects, ADO
objects, FileSystem objects, supports DOM, WSH, etc.).
• Better object identification mechanism.
• Numerous existing functions available for implementation – both from within
QuickTest Pro and VBScript.
• QTP supports .NET development environment (currently WinRunner 7.5 does
not).
• XML support (currently WinRunner 7.5 does not).
• The Test Report is more robust in QuickTest compared to WinRunner.
• Integrates with TestDirector and WinRunner (can kick off WinRunner scripts
from QuickTest).

Cons:
• Currently there are fewer resources (consultants and expertise) available due
to QTP being a newer product on the market and because there is a greater
Demand than Supply, thus fewer employee/consulting resources.
• Must know VBScript in order to program at all.
• Must be able to program in VBScript in order to implement the real advance
testing tasks and to handle very dynamic situations.
• Need training to implement properly.
• The Object Repository (OR) and “testing environment” (paths, folders,
function libraries, OR) can be difficult to understand and implement initially.

14) what is the difference between test plan and test strategy?
Ans) This is answer to Test strategy. The testing strategy should define the objectives
of all test stages and the techniques that apply. The testing strategy also forms the
basis for the creation of a standardized documentation set, and facilitates
communication of the test process and its implications outside of the test discipline.
Any test support tools introduced should be aligned with, and in support of, the test
strategy. Whereas the test plan is the requirements definition and design
specifications facilitate in the identification of major test items and these may
necessitate the test strategy to be updated. A detailed test plan and schedule is
prepared with key test responsibilities being indicated

15) Can test automation improve test effectiveness?

Ans) Yes, Automating a test makes the test process:
1.Fast
2.Reliable
3. Repeatable
4.Programmable
5.Reusable
6.Comprehensive

16) How will you choose a tool for test automation?

Ans) choosing of a tool depends on many things ...

1. Application to be tested
2. Test environment
3. Scope and limitation of the tool.
4. Feature of the tool.
5. Cost of the tool.
6. Whether the tool is compatible with your application which means tool should be
able to interact with your application
7. Ease of use

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