Unified Functional Testing (UFT/QTP) Assessment Test

A Unified Functional Testing (UFT), formerly known as QuickTest Professional (QTP), Assessment Test evaluates a candidate’s expertise in using UFT for automated functional and regression testing. UFT, developed by Micro Focus, is a popular tool for automating the testing of software applications.

A UFT/QTP Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

1. Introduction to UFT

• Overview of UFT:
  • Understanding the purpose and capabilities of UFT.
  • Familiarity with UFT architecture and its key components (e.g., QuickTest Professional, Unified Functional Testing).
• UFT Components:
  • Knowledge of UFT’s main components: Test Script Editor, Object Repository, Data Table, and Result Viewer.

2. Test Script Creation

• Script Recording:
  • Recording test scripts using UFT’s recording capabilities for various applications (e.g., web, desktop, SAP).
  • Understanding how to capture user interactions and translate them into automated test scripts.
• Script Editing:
  • Editing and customizing recorded test scripts to handle dynamic data and application changes.
  • Using the UFT Script Editor to modify script logic and add custom code (e.g., using VBScript).
• Object Identification:
  • Managing object identification and object repository (shared vs. local repositories).
  • Handling dynamic objects and using descriptive programming for object recognition.

3. Parameterization

• Data-Driven Testing:
  • Using parameterization to drive test data dynamically from external sources (e.g., Data Table, Excel, database).
  • Configuring and managing parameters within test scripts.
• Parameter Types:
  • Understanding different types of parameters: input parameters, output parameters, and environment parameters.

4. Keyword-Driven and Data-Driven Testing

• Keyword-Driven Testing:
  • Creating and using keyword-driven frameworks within UFT.
  • Understanding how to design and implement keyword-driven test scripts.
• Data-Driven Testing:
  • Implementing data-driven testing approaches to run tests with multiple data sets.
  • Managing and utilizing data tables effectively.

5. Script Execution

• Running Tests:
  • Executing test scripts within UFT and understanding different execution modes (e.g., local, remote).
  • Configuring test settings for optimal execution (e.g., run-time settings, synchronization).
• Result Analysis:
  • Analyzing test results and logs to identify failures and issues.
  • Using UFT’s Result Viewer to examine detailed execution reports.

6. Object Repository Management

• Repository Types:
  • Understanding and managing different types of object repositories (e.g., shared, local).
  • Adding, modifying, and organizing objects within the repository.
• Object Identification Strategies:
  • Using descriptive programming to handle objects that are not easily identified through the repository.
  • Implementing techniques for improving object recognition and stability.

7. Synchronization and Error Handling

• Synchronization:
  • Implementing synchronization techniques to handle timing issues in test execution (e.g., wait statements, synchronization points).
  • Ensuring reliable interaction with dynamic elements.
• Error Handling:
  • Adding error handling and recovery mechanisms in test scripts.
  • Managing exceptions and unexpected scenarios during test execution.

8. Frameworks and Best Practices

• Automation Frameworks:
  • Understanding and implementing different test automation frameworks (e.g., modular, keyword-driven, hybrid).
  • Designing frameworks that enhance maintainability and reusability.
• Best Practices:
  • Following best practices for script development, maintenance, and execution.
  • Implementing strategies for optimizing test performance and managing test assets.

9. Integration with Other Tools

• Tool Integration:
  • Integrating UFT with other testing and development tools (e.g., ALM/QC, Jenkins, version control systems).
  • Leveraging UFT’s capabilities within a broader test management and CI/CD environment.
• API Testing:
  • Using UFT for API testing and understanding how to automate REST and SOAP web services.

10. Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Debugging:
  • Utilizing UFT’s debugging tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues in test scripts.
  • Analyzing and interpreting logs and error messages.
• Common Issues:
  • Identifying and addressing common issues encountered in UFT scripts and test execution.

11. Test Planning and Strategy

• Test Planning:
  • Developing a test plan and strategy for using UFT in a testing project.
  • Setting objectives, defining scope, and identifying test scenarios for automation.
• Test Case Design:
  • Designing effective test cases for automation and aligning them with project requirements and quality goals.

12. Case Studies and Practical Scenarios

• Real-World Scenarios:
  • Applying UFT knowledge to real-world case studies or hypothetical scenarios.
  • Developing and executing test scripts based on given requirements and conditions.

The UFT (Unified Functional Testing) Assessment Test evaluates a candidate’s ability to use UFT effectively for automated functional and regression testing. It covers areas such as script creation, parameterization, object repository management, execution, and analysis. Candidates should demonstrate their proficiency in using UFT’s features to develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts, manage test data, and integrate with other tools. The test ensures that candidates can leverage UFT to contribute to efficient and effective test automation processes.