GitHub – Multiple Choice Questions and Answers – MCQ1

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July 20, 2025

Welcome to the GitHub Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore concepts of GitHub.

1. What is GitHub?

Select the best answer

a) A software to draw diagrams
b) A web-based platform for version control and collaboration
c) A mobile app for photo editing
d) A music player

Answer 1

b) A web-based platform for version control and collaboration

GitHub is a web-based platform used for hosting Git repositories. It enables collaboration by providing tools for version control, issue tracking, and project management, making it easier for teams to work together.

2. What is the primary purpose of GitHub?

Choose one option

a) To host Git repositories
b) To write code
c) To debug programs
d) To compile code

Answer 2

a) To host Git repositories

3. GitHub is based on which version control system?

Choose one option

a) Mercurial
b) SVN
c) Git
d) CVS

Answer 3

c) Git

4. Which of these is NOT a feature of GitHub?

Choose one option

a) Repository hosting
b) Issue tracking
c) Video streaming
d) Pull requests

Answer 4

c) Video streaming

5. Which icon is used to “star” a repository?

Choose one option

a) 🛠️
b) ⭐
c) 💬
d) 🔒

Answer 5

b) ⭐

6. What is the purpose of a GitHub repository’s README.md file?

a) To describe the project and provide instructions
b) To store sensitive information
c) To commit code changes
d) To manage branches

Answer 6

a) To describe the project and provide instructions.

The README.md file in a GitHub repository serves as the main documentation for the project. It typically contains a description of the project. It provides instructions on how to install and use it. The README also includes information on how to contribute.

7. What is the purpose of the Issues tab in a repository?

a) Chat with followers
b) Log bugs, tasks, or feature requests
c) Share files
d) View stars

Answer 7

b) Log bugs, tasks, or feature requests

The Issues tab in a repository is used for logging and tracking bugs, tasks, or feature requests. It serves as a project management tool, allowing contributors to identify, discuss, and resolve various issues related to the project.

8. What does the “Fork” button do?

Choose one option

a) Merges two branches
b) Creates a duplicate copy of a repository under your account
c) Deletes the repository
d) Creates a zip file

Answer 8

b) Creates a duplicate copy of a repository under your account

The “Fork” button on platforms like GitHub or GitLab creates a copy of a repository under your own account.

9. What is GitHub Pages used for?

Choose one option

a) Database hosting
b) Deploying static websites
c) Messaging
d) Cloud computing

Answer 9

b) Deploying static websites

GitHub Pages is a feature provided by GitHub that allows users to host static websites directly from their repositories. It is an ideal platform for creating projects, documentation, or personal websites. It leverages static files such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. There is no need for server-side processing.

10. Which GitHub feature allows you to manage bugs and tasks?

Choose one option

a) Projects
b) Issues
c) Actions
d) Forks

Answer 10

b) Issues

GitHub Issues is a feature that allows the tracking and management of bugs, tasks, and enhancements within a repository.

11. What does “watching” a repository mean?

Choose one option

a) Getting updates
b) Downloading
c) Editing
d) Sharing

Answer 11

a) Getting updates

“Watching” a repository on platforms like GitHub means subscribing to notifications and updates related to the repository. When you watch a repository, you receive notifications about new releases, pull requests, issues, and any discussions or changes made within that repository.

12. What does a green check mark in a pull request indicate?

Choose one option

a) Merged
b) Pending
c) Failed tests
d) Passed checks

Answer 12

d) Passed checks

In the context of a pull request on platforms like GitHub, a green check mark typically indicates that all checks have passed successfully. This can include automated tests, linting, and other CI/CD pipeline checks that are set to run on the code changes within the pull request.

13. What is the default branch name in a new GitHub repository (as of 2020+)?

Choose one option

a) master
b) default
c) main
d) dev

Answer 13

c) main

Starting from late 2020, GitHub changed the default branch name for new repositories from “master” to “main”. This change was part of a broader effort to make inclusive naming the default across software projects and platforms.

14. What symbol is used to reference users on GitHub?

Choose one option

a) #
b) $
c) @
d) &

Answer 14

c) @ s

15. How can you open a pull request on GitHub?

Choose one option

a) Through the command line
b) Through the repository page on GitHub
c) Only with admin access
d) By watching the repository

Answer 15

b) Through the repository page on GitHub

To open a pull request on GitHub, you first go to the repository page. This is where you have forked or made changes. From there, you click on the “Pull Requests” tab. Next, click on the “New Pull Request” button to propose your changes.

16. Which tab in a GitHub repo lets you download a ZIP of the project?

Choose one option

a) Code
b) Pull requests
c) Issues
d) Actions

Answer 16

a) Code

17. Can you edit a file directly on GitHub without cloning it?

Choose one option

a) No
b) Yes
c) Only admins can
d) Only with GitHub Pro

Answer 17

b) Yes

18. What do you need to clone a GitHub repo?

Choose one option

a) A password
b) A link to the repository
c) A GitHub invitation
d) An SSH certificate

Answer 18

b) A link to the repository

19. What does the “Insights” tab show?

a) Programming errors
b) Contribution and activity stats
c) File size
d) Email history

Answer 19

b) Contribution and activity stats

20. Where is the “README.md” file displayed?

Choose one option

a) Inside the issues
b) At the top of the repository main page
c) In GitHub Pages
d) Hidden from users

Answer 20

b) At the top of the repository main page.

21. What’s the purpose of a commit message?

a) To delete files
b) To describe what changes were made
c) To reset changes
d) To download the code

Answer 21

b) To describe what changes were made

22. What is required to create a GitHub account?

a) Mobile number
b) GitHub invite code
c) Email address
d) GitHub token

Answer 22

c) Email address

23. What does the green “Code” button do on a repo’s main page?

a) Upload files
b) Share a video
c) Lets you clone or download the repository
d) Edit code online

Answer 23

c) Lets you clone or download the repository

24. Which GitHub feature displays the commit history visually?

a) Timeline
b) Graph
c) Network
d) Feed

Answer 24

c) Network

25. Which GitHub feature can automate workflows?

a) GitHub Pages
b) GitHub Actions
c) GitHub Gist
d) GitHub Sponsors

Answer 25

b) GitHub Actions

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Robot Framework – Multiple Choice Questions and Answers – MCQ2

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Welcome to the Robot Framework Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore concepts of Robot Framework.

1. Which command line tool is used to execute Robot Framework tests?

Select the best answer

a) robot
b) run_rf
c) test_execute
d) execute_robot

Answer 1

a) robot

2. Which configuration is used to define test setup and teardown in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Test Configuration
b) Test Fixture
c) Suite Setup
d) Keyword Setup

Answer 2

c) Suite Setup

*** Settings ***
Documentation       Tests to login to Login Page
Library     SeleniumLibrary
Test Setup      Open the Browser with URL
Test Teardown   Close Browser Session
Resource       ../Resources/GenericResources.robot

3. Robot Framework is built on top of which programming language?

Choose one option

a) Python
b) JavaScript
c) C#
d) PHP

Answer 3

a) Python

Robot Framework is primarily implemented using Python, and it relies on Python libraries for its functionality. It also allows for creation of test libraries using Python.

4. What is the name of the tool provided by Robot Framework to execute test cases?

Choose one option

a) Test Runner
b) RobotExecutor
c) Pybot
d) RIDE

Answer 4

c) Pybot

5. Which command is used to install Robot Framework using pip?

Choose one option

a) pip install robot
b) pip install robotframework
c) pip install robotframework-core
d) pip install robotframework-tools

Answer 5

pip install robotframework

6. In which format are the test results generated by Robot Framework by default?

a) PDF
b) Excel
c) HTML
d) JSON

Answer 6

c) HTML

7. How do you write a comment in a Robot Framework test case file?

a) // This is a comment
b) # This is a comment
c) % This is a comment
d) Comment This is a comment

Answer 7

b) # This is a comment

8. What is the purpose of the RequestsLibrary in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for database operations
b) To provide keywords for web testing
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 8

d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

The RequestsLibrary in Robot Framework provides keywords for testing REST APIs. It supports making HTTP requests and validating responses using different methods.

9. What is the purpose of the DatabaseLibrary in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for database operations
b) To provide keywords for web testing
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 9

a) To provide keywords for database operations

The DatabaseLibrary in Robot Framework provides keywords for database testing. It supports connecting to different types of databases and executing SQL queries.

10. What is the purpose of the Collections library in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for manipulating collections
b) To provide keywords for web testing
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 10

a) To provide keywords for manipulating collections

The Collections library in Robot Framework provides keywords for manipulating different types of collections like lists, dictionaries, and sets.

11. What is the purpose of the Requests library in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for interacting with HTTP services using the Requests library
b) To provide keywords for web testing
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 11

a) To provide keywords for interacting with HTTP services using the Requests library

The Requests library in Robot Framework provides keywords for interacting with HTTP services using the Requests library. It supports sending HTTP requests and receiving HTTP responses.

12. What is the purpose of the AppiumLibrary in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for mobile app testing using Appium
b) To provide keywords for web testing using Selenium
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 12

a) To provide keywords for mobile app testing using Appium

The AppiumLibrary in Robot Framework provides keywords for mobile app testing using Appium. It supports automating mobile apps on different platforms.

13. What is the purpose of the “Documentation” keyword in Robot Framework test cases?

Choose one option

a) To execute a test case
b) To import a module
c) To provide an explanation of the test case
d) To declare a variable

Answer 13

c) To provide an explanation of the test case

14. Which file generated by Robot Framework provides a high-level overview of the test execution results?

Choose one option

a) Log.html
b) Output.xml
c) Report.html
d) Summary.txt

Answer 14

c) Report.html

15. In Robot Framework, which file contains detailed information about each step of the test execution?

Choose one option

a) Log.html
b) Output.xml
c) Report.html
d) DetailedLog.html

Answer 15

a) Log.html

16. Which of the following assertion levels is captured by default in Robot Framework logs?

Choose one option

a) DEBUG
b) TRACE
c) INFO
d) WARNING

Answer 16

c) INFO

17. What is the command to run a Robot Framework test file named `test.robot` using Python?

Choose one option

a) python -m test.robot
b) python robot.run test.robot
c) robot test.robot
d) python -m robot test.robot

Answer 17

c) robot test.robot

18. Robot Framework supports parallel testing?

Choose one option

a) Yes
b) No

Answer 18

a) Yes

19. Which tool is commonly used to enable parallel execution of Robot Framework test cases?

a) RobotIDE
b) Selenium Grid
c) Pabot
d) Pybot

Answer 19

c) Pabot

Pabot is a parallel test runner for Robot Framework. It can be used to run tests in parallel on a single machine with multiple processes.

20. To run tests in parallel, the test cases in Robot Framework must be:

Choose one option

a) Written in a single file
b) Independent of each other
c) Using only one library
d) Sequentially organized

Answer 20

b) Independent of each other.

21. In Pabot, how can you separate test cases logically for parallel execution?

a) Cluster by keyword usage
b) Group using tags
c) Divide based on file size
d) Merge test data files

Answer 21

b) Group using tags

22. Which command is used to solely convert an `Output.xml` file to a log and report?

a) robot –relog Output.xml
b) rebot –recreate Output.xml
c) rebot Output.xml
d) robot –convert Output.xml

Answer 22

c) rebot Output.xml

23. How can you disable the generation of the report file in Robot Framework?

a) Use the option –no-report
b) Use the option –disable-report
c) Use the option –skip-report
d) Use the option –report NONE

Answer 23

d) Use the option –report NONE

24. What is the purpose of the Faker library in Robot Framework?

a) To generate random test data
b) To provide keywords for web testing using Selenium
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for mobile app testing using Appium

Answer 24

a) To generate random test data

25. Can we run Robot Framework tests in CI/CD pipeline?

a) Yes
b) No

Answer 25

a) Yes

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Pytest Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ1

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Welcome to the Pytest Framework Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore concepts of Pytest Framework.

1. What is Pytest?

Select the best answer

a) A test automation framework for Python
b) A programming language
c) A code editor
d) A version control system

Answer 1

a) A test automation framework for Python

2. What is the file naming convention for Pytest test files?

Choose one option

a) test_
b) Pytest_
c) testfile_
d) Pytestfile_

Answer 2

a) test_

Pytest test files typically start with the prefix “test_”, which allows Pytest to automatically discover and execute these files as test suites.

3. What file extension is commonly used for pytest test files?

Choose one option

a) .pytest
b) .py
c) .test
d) .pt

Answer 3

b) .py

Pytest test files use the standard Python file extension “.py” and typically start with the prefix “test_” to facilitate test discovery.

4. How can you run a specific Pytest test file?

Choose one option

a) Pytest
b) Pytest test_file.py
c) Pytest -k “test_function”
d) Pytest –collect-only

Answer 4

b) Pytest test_file.py

This command will execute all the test cases available in the specified test file.

5. What is the purpose of fixtures in Pytest?

Choose one option

a) To define and manage test dependencies
b) To skip certain tests
c) To define and manage test parameters
d) To collect and report test results

Answer 5

a) To define and manage test dependencies

Fixtures are used to set up preconditions and cleanup actions, providing a reliable way to create shared test data or manage state that you need to be available throughout your test functions.

6. Which pytest feature allows you to run setup and teardown code for test functions?

a) Fixtures
b) Hooks
c) Parameters
d) Mocks

Answer 6

a) Fixtures

7. What is the purpose of conftest.py in Pytest?

a) To define and manage test fixtures and hooks shared across tests
b) To define and manage test parameters
c) To skip certain tests
d) To collect and report test results

Answer 7

a) To define and manage test fixtures and hooks shared across tests

conftest.py is a file in Pytest that is used to define and manage test fixtures and hooks, which can be used across multiple test files.

8. What is the purpose of using `yield` in pytest fixtures?

Choose one option

a) To iterate over test cases
b) To pause execution and return a value to the test
c) To define global test variables
d) To log results of a test

Answer 8

b) To pause execution and return a value to the test

9. In a pytest fixture, what follows the execution of the code after the `yield` statement?

Choose one option

a) Initialization code only
b) Fixture teardown code
c) More test assertions
d) Fixture setup code

Answer 9

b) Fixture teardown code

The yield statement is used in fixtures to create a setup and teardown mechanism for test resources. When a fixture contains a yield statement, the code before the yield acts as the setup code (code executed before the test), and the code after the yield acts as the teardown code (code executed after the test).

10. Can a pytest fixture using `yield` return multiple values to a test function?

Choose one option

a) Yes, using multiple yield statements
b) No, it can return only one value per test
c) Yes, using a list of values
d) Only when combined with a generator object

Answer 10

b) No, it can return only one value per test

11. What happens if you attempt to use both `yield` and `return` in the same pytest fixture?

Choose one option

a) The fixture will execute both statements
b) The fixture will prioritize the return statement
c) It will result in a syntax error
d) The fixture will use the yield statement first

Answer 11

c) It will result in a syntax error

12. How is a fixture defined in pytest?

Choose one option

a) As a class method
b) Using the `pytest.fixture` decorator
c) Within a `class TestFixture`
d) As a test function with “fix_” prefix

Answer 12

b) Using the `pytest.fixture` decorator.

Below is an example of fixture. In this example, the setup fixture is defined using the @pytest.fixture decorator. It will be executed before any test. The test function (test_fixture) use this fixture as an argument.

import pytest
 
@pytest.fixture()
def setup():
    print("This will be executed before any test")
 
 
def test_fixture(setup):
    print("This is the fixture main method")

13. How can you make a fixture available to test functions without directly invoking it?

Choose one option

a) By importing the fixture
b) By naming the fixture with a test prefix
c) By declaring the fixture in a `conftest.py` file
d) By specifying the fixture in the test command

Answer 13

c) By declaring the fixture in a `conftest.py` file

14. Which parameter in pytest allows a fixture to be shared among multiple tests within the same module or session?

Choose one option

a) scope=”local”
b) scope=”shared”
c) scope=”global”
d) scope=”module” or scope=”session”

Answer 14

d) scope=”module” or scope=”session”

15. How can you access fixture parameters in pytest?

Choose one option

a) Through global variables
b) As a return value from a fixture function
c) By using the `request.param` attribute
d) As environment variables

Answer 15

c) By using the `request.param` attribute

When a fixture is parameterized, you can use the `request` object within the fixture to access the individual parameter values with `request.param`.

16. How can a fixture be used only if a specific condition is met?

Choose one option

a) By declaring fixture dependencies
b) By using conditional statements inside the test
c) By combining fixtures with marks
d) By using hooks

Answer 16

b) By using conditional statements inside the test

While pytest itself does not provide a built-in feature to conditionally use fixtures, you can write conditional logic in your test functions to decide if a fixture should be applied or not, based on certain conditions.

17. How can you mark a test as expected to fail in Pytest?

a) @Pytest.xfail
b) @Pytest.mark.xfail
c) @Pytest.expected_failure
d) @Pytest.mark.expected_failure

Answer 17

b) @Pytest.mark.xfail

You can mark a test as expected to fail in Pytest by using the decorator “@Pytest.mark.xfail”.

18. How can you skip a test in pytest?

a) @skip
b) @pytest.mark.skip
c) @pytest.ignore
d) @skipTest

Answer 18

b) @pytest.mark.skip

19. How can you skip a Pytest test conditionally?

a) @Pytest.skipif
b) @Pytest.mark.skip
c) @Pytest.mark.skipif
d) @Pytest.skip

Answer 19

c) @Pytest.mark.skipif

This allows you to specify a condition under which the test will be skipped. The condition should be a boolean expression.

20. How can you set up and use a Pytest test fixture?

Choose one option

a) By using the @Pytest.fixture decorator
b) By using the @Pytest.setup decorator
c) By using the @Pytest.test fixture decorator
d) By using the @Pytest.run decorator

Answer 20

a) By using the @Pytest.fixture decorator

This decorator is used to mark a method in your test code as a fixture, allowing you to set up some context or state before running a test function.

21. How can you select and run specific Pytest tests based on their name?

a) Pytest -m “marker”
b) Pytest -k “expression”
c) Pytest –collect-only
d) Pytest –last-failed

Answer 21

b) Pytest -k “expression”

The `-k` option allows you to specify an expression to match test names or keywords you want to run.

def test_addition():
    # Test addition functionality
    pass

def test_subtraction():
    # Test subtraction functionality
    pass

Command to run tests with names containing “add”: pytest -k “add”

22. How can you run tests that are marked with a specific tag using pytest?

a) pytest --tag=name
b) pytest -k name
c) pytest --only-mark=name
d) pytest -m name

Answer 22

c) pytest -m name

The `-m` option allows you to specify which tests to run based on their marker. Command to run tests marked as `slow`: pytest -m slow

import pytest

@pytest.mark.slow
def test_long_running():
    # Simulates a long-running test
    pass

@pytest.mark.fast
def test_quick():
    # Simulates a quick test
    pass

23. What command-line option increases test output verbosity in pytest?

a) –silent
b) -v
c) –minimal
d) -verbosity

Answer 23

b) -v

24. How do you make a test dependent on another test in pytest?

a) Use @pytest.depends
b) Use pytest.dependency_marker
c) Pytest does not support direct dependency management
d) Use @pytest.mark.dependson

Answer 24

c) Pytest does not support direct dependency management

In pytest, tests are generally designed to be independent of one another. The framework encourages writing self-contained tests without direct dependencies, though there are plugins like `pytest-dependency` that can help manage dependencies if needed.

25. How would you access the fixture return value in a test function?

a) Utilize context managers
b) Call directly by name
c) Assign during fixture setup
d) Pass as a parameter to the test function

Answer 25

d) Pass as a parameter to the test function

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Robot Framework Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ1

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Welcome to the Robot Framework Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore concepts of Robot Framework.

1. What is Robot Framework?

Select the best answer

a) A testing framework for web applications
b) A framework for building robots
c) A framework for building web applications
d) A framework for building mobile applications

Answer 1

a) A testing framework for web applications

Robot Framework is a generic test automation framework for acceptance testing and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD). It is a keyword-driven testing framework where keywords are written in a tabular format and test cases are written in a human-readable format.

2. What is the primary purpose of the Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Mobile App Development
b) Database Management
c) Test Automation
d) Web Development

Answer 2

c) Test Automation

3. Which programming language is used in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Python
b) JavaScript
c) C#
d) PHP

Answer 3

a) Python

Robot Framework is primarily implemented using Python, and it relies on Python libraries for its functionality. It also allows for creation of test libraries using Python.

4. What is a test suite in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) A collection of test cases
b) A collection of keywords
c) A collection of test data
d) A collection of test results

Answer 4

a) A collection of test cases

A test suite in Robot Framework is a collection of test cases that can be executed together.

5. What is a test case in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) A set of steps to verify a specific behavior
b) A function that returns a Boolean value
c) A keyword that performs a specific action
d) A data structure that contains input and expected output

Answer 5

a) A set of steps to verify a specific behavior

A test case in Robot Framework is a set of steps that are executed to verify a specific behavior. Test cases can be defined using keywords or using a scripting language like Python.

6. What is a keyword in Robot Framework?

a) A function that performs a specific action
b) A data structure that contains input and expected output
c) A test suite that contains a collection of test cases
d) A set of steps to verify a specific behavior

Answer 6

a) A function that performs a specific action

A keyword in Robot Framework is a function that performs a specific action.

7. What is the purpose of the BuiltIn library in Robot Framework?

a) To provide keywords for common operations
b) To provide keywords for database operations
c) To provide keywords for web testing
d) To provide keywords for file operations

Answer 7

a) To provide keywords for common operations

The BuiltIn library in Robot Framework provides keywords for common operations like logging, variable manipulation, and flow control. It is one of the default libraries included in Robot Framework.

8. Which library is commonly used with Robot Framework for web testing?

Choose one option

a) NumPy
b) Requests
c) SeleniumLibrary
d) Matplotlib

Answer 8

c) SeleniumLibrary

9.What is the purpose of the SeleniumLibrary in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) To provide keywords for database operations
b) To provide keywords for web testing
c) To provide keywords for file operations
d) To provide keywords for REST API testing

Answer 9

b) To provide keywords for web testing

The SeleniumLibrary in Robot Framework provides keywords for web testing using the Selenium WebDriver. It supports both testing on real browsers and testing on headless browsers.

10. Which syntax does Robot Framework use for writing test cases?

Choose one option

a) JSON
b) XML
c) HTML
d) Keyword-driven syntax

Answer 10

d) Keyword-driven syntax

11. What is the primary file extension for Robot Framework test cases?

Choose one option

a) .rfw
b) .robot
c) .rf
d) .script

Answer 11

b) .robot

12. In Robot Framework, what is the term used for a reusable set of test steps?

Choose one option

a) Test Suite
b) Test Log
c) Test Keyword
d) Test Case

Answer 12

c) Test Keyword

13. Which format does Robot Framework support for its settings and test cases?

Choose one option

a) JSON
b) XML
c) CSV
d) Plain text

Answer 13

d) Plain text

14. In Robot Framework, how do you define a test case?

Choose one option

a) Using `def` keyword
b) By writing a function
c) By listing the name under the Test Cases section
d) By using a `class` declaration

Answer 14

c) By listing the name under the Test Cases section. Example of Test Cases

*** Test Cases ***
Validate Unsuccessful Login
    Open the Browser with URL
    Fill the login form
    Verify error message is correct

15. How do you define a variable in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) ${variable_name}
b) $variable_name
c) var variable_name
d) variable_name

Answer 15

a) ${variable_name}

Variables which are defined in the *** Variables *** section are available in all test cases and keywords in the same file.

${result}=  Get Text    CSS:.oxd-alert-content-text

16. Which of these is the correct syntax for a for loop in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) FOR ${item} IN @{items}
– Log ${item}
b) For(${item} in @{items}):
– Log ${item}
c) for ${item} in items:
– Log ${item}
d) LOOP ${item} FROM @{items}
– Log ${item}

Answer 16

a) FOR ${item} IN @{items}
– Log ${item}

*** Test Cases ***
Loop Example
    @{users}    Create List    admin    user1    user2
    FOR    ${user}    IN    @{users}
        Log    User: ${user}
    END

17. How do you import a library in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Import Library
b) include Library
c) Library Import
d) Library

Answer 17

d) Library

Test libraries are imported by selecting the Library option in the Setting section and entering the library name in the following column. The collection name, unlike most other data, is case and space sensitive. If a library is part of a package, use the complete name, including the package name.

Library     SeleniumLibrary
Library     String

18. Which of the following is a valid way to call a keyword in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Run Keyword
b) execute Keyword
c) Call Keyword
d) use Keyword

Answer 18

a) Run Keyword

19. What is the file format typically used for writing test cases in Robot Framework?

a) .robot or .txt
b) .java
c) .csv
d) .py

Answer 19

a) .robot or .txt

20. Can you integrate external libraries in Robot Framework?

Choose one option

a) Yes, it supports integration of various external libraries.
b) No, only built-in libraries are supported.
c) Yes, but only Java libraries.
d) No, only Python libraries are supported.

Answer 20

a) Yes, it supports integration of various external libraries.

21. In Robot Framework, what is the term used for a reusable set of test steps?

a) Test Suite
b) Test Log
c) Test Keyword
d) Test Case

Answer 21

c) Test Keyword

22. How can data-driven testing be implemented in Robot Framework?

a) Data Tables
b) Variable Files
c) Loops
d) Test Templates

Answer 22

d) Test Templates

23. What is the purpose of variables in Robot Framework?

a) To store test results
b) To control test execution flow
c) To enable parameterization and reuse of data
d) To format test logs

Answer 23

c) To enable parameterization and reuse of data

24. Which keyword is used for handling errors in Robot Framework?

a) Error Handler
b) Try
c) Fail
d) Run Keyword And Expect Error

Answer 24

d) Run Keyword And Expect Error

25. What is the default behavior when a keyword fails in Robot Framework?

a) Skip the next keyword
b) Retry two times
c) Log the error and continue
d) Stop the test execution

Answer 25

d) Stop the test execution

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JMeter Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ2

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Welcome to the JMeter Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore essential concepts of Performance Testing and JMeter.

1. A thread group does not provide the following control:

Select the best answer

a) Global International Track.
b) Global information Traffic.
c) Global information Tracker
d) None of the above

Answer 1

d) None of the above

These options do not correspond to functionalities or features typically associated with Thread Groups in JMeter.

2. Which of these protocols does not work with JMeter?

Choose one option

a) SOAP/REST
b) WPA/WPA2
c) SMTP/POP3
d) AMQP/MQTT

Answer 2

b) WPA/WPA2

3. During __ testing, different systems can be compared or a single system’s capabilities can be accurately measured in controlled lab conditions.

Choose one option

a) Load
b) Data
c) Stress
d)Reference

Answer 3

a) Load

4. What is the purpose of the Response Assertion in JMeter?

Choose one option

a) To validate the response time
b) To validate the response code
c) To validate the response data
d) To validate the response message

Answer 4

c) To validate the response data

Response Assertion is used to validate the data returned by the server in a response during a performance test. You can specify patterns of text, contents, or regular expressions that must appear in the response, ensuring that the expected data is being returned as part of the test execution.

5. Which component in JMeter is used to simulate a user’s request to a server?

Choose one option

a) Listener
b) Sampler
c) Pre-processor
d) Post-processor

Answer 5

b) Sampler

6. What is the main purpose of a ‘Listener’ in JMeter?

a) To play audio files
b) To provide a scripting environment
c) To display the results of a test
d) To manage user credentials

Answer 6

c) To display the results of a test

7. What is the purpose of ‘Assertions’ in JMeter?

a) To check whether a response contains certain data
b) To terminate the test plan
c) To format the output file
d) To configure user logins

Answer 7

a) To check whether a response contains certain data

8. Which of the following elements is used to add a delay in JMeter tests?

Choose one option

a) Controller
b) Timer
c) Pre-processor
d) Post-processor

Answer 8

b) Timer

9. In JMeter, which assertion is used to verify if a text exists in the response?

Choose one option

a) Size Assertion
b) Duration Assertion
c) XML Assertion
d) Response Assertion

Answer 9

d) Response Assertion

10. What is the function of the ‘Test Plan’ in JMeter?

Choose one option

a) To designate the order in which tests are executed
b) To manage the server logs
c) To write user documentation
d) To create database backups

Answer 10

a) To designate the order in which tests are executed

In JMeter, a Test Plan is a container for all test elements needed for executing performance tests. It defines the sequence and structure of the test, including Thread Groups, Samplers, Listeners, and other elements that form a comprehensive testing scenario.

11. Which of the following elements in JMeter is used to extract data from the response?

Choose one option

a) Timer
b) Sampler
c) Post-processor
d) Pre-processor

Answer11

c) Post-processor

12. Which among the following is not a JMeter Sampler?

Choose one option

a) HTTP Request
b) Monitor Results
c) Debug Sampler
d) MongoDB Script

Answer 12

b) Monitor Results

13. Choose the INVALID timer in Jmeter.

Choose one option

a) Constant Timer
b) Uniform Random Timer
c) Gaussian Random Timer
d) Continue Timer

Answer 13

d) Continue Timer

14. Which configuration element should be used to import file data into variables?

Choose one option

a) Counter
b) Random Variable
c) CSV Data Set Config
d) Simple Config Element

Answer 14

c) CSV Data Set Config

15. You can control the order in which samplers are processed by __.

Choose one option

a) Samplers
b) Logic Controllers
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Answer 15

b) Logic Controllers

16. Which of the following is/are the logical controllers?

Choose one option

a) Runtime
b) IF
c) Transaction
d) All of the above

Answer 16

d) All of the above

17. Which of the following is/are the listener(s)?

Choose one option

a) Graph Results
b) Spline Visualizer
c) Assertion Results
d) All of the above

Answer 17

d) All of the above

18. Most commonly used configuration element(s) is/are –

Choose one option

a) HTTP Cache Manager
b) CSS Cache Manager
c) C++ Cache Manager
d) All of the above

Answer 18

a) HTTP Cache Manager

19. Using the Listener element, you can view a visual representation of the data you received from your __ request.

a) Web
b) FTP
c) JMS
d) Database

Answer 19

a) Web

20. What is the full form of WSDL?

Choose one option

a) Web Service Description Language
b) Web Sample Description Language
c) Web Service Data Language
d) Web Sample Data Language

Answer 20

a) Web Service Description Language

21. Which of the following elements in JMeter is used to distribute the load across multiple servers?

Choose one option

a) Controller
b) Listener
c) Sampler
d) Configuration Element

Answer 21

a) Controller

The Controller element in JMeter is used to distribute the load across multiple servers by using the Distributed Testing feature.

22. In how many categories, controllers can be divided?

Choose one option

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer 22

b) 2

Controllers can be divided into 2 categories – Logic Controllers and Runtime Controllers

23. Which of the following elements in JMeter is used to monitor the test results in real-time?

Choose one option

a) Timer
b) Listener
c) Sampler
d) Controller

Answer 23

b) Listener

24. You’re carrying out a load test. Due to the session timeout, all samples fail after the login request. What is your option for dealing with this situation?

Choose one option

a) Add Cookie Manager
b) Add Header Manager
c) Add Footer Manager
d) Add Cache Manager

Answer 24

a) Add Cookie Manager

A Cookie Manager is essential for handling cookies, which are often used to track sessions on web applications. When you add a Cookie Manager to your test plan, it automatically manages cookies sent by the server and resends them with subsequent requests, allowing your simulated users to maintain their session throughout the test.

25. Which Controller tells JMeter to run once per thread?

Choose one option

a) While Controller
b) Loop Controller
c) ForEach Controller
d) All of the above

Answer 25

c) ForEach Controller

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How to Save JMeter Test Results as CSV and XML Files

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Saving JMeter test results in multiple formats like CSV and XML is beneficial. It allows for detailed analysis and flexibility in processing. This flexibility is useful for reporting. Here’s a detailed guide on how to save or export the results of your Apache JMeter test script to a CSV or XML file.

Table of Contents

Prerequisite:

Install JMeter on your system.

Implementation Steps

The sample request and response used in this tutorial are shown below:

Sample Request

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/">
  <soap:Body>
    <NumberToWords xmlns="http://www.dataaccess.com/webservicesserver/">
      <ubiNum>500</ubiNum>
    </NumberToWords>
  </soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>

Sample Response

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/">
  <soap:Body>
    <m:NumberToWordsResponse xmlns:m="http://www.dataaccess.com/webservicesserver/">
      <m:NumberToWordsResult>five hundred </m:NumberToWordsResult>
    </m:NumberToWordsResponse>
  </soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>

1. Create a Test Plan in JMeter

Create a new test plan in JMeter by selecting File > New Test Plan. We can provide name to the test plan (e.g., “SOAP Test Plan”) and click Create. This will create a new test plan with a default thread group.

2. Add Thread Group

Select Test Plan on the tree
Add Thread Group
To add Thread Group: Right-click on the “Test Plan” and add a new thread group: Add -> Threads (Users) -> Thread Group

In the Thread Group control panel, enter Thread Properties as follows:

Number of Threads: 10 – Number of users connects to the target website
Loop Count: 5 – The loop count specifies how many times each thread will execute. Given a loop count of 5, each of the 10 threads will run the entire test sequence 5 times. In total, this results in 50 iterations across all threads (10 threads x 5 loops).
Ramp-Up Period: 5 – It tells JMeter how long to delay before starting the next user. A ramp-up period of 5 seconds means that JMeter will start a new thread every 0.5 seconds (calculated as total ramp-up time divided by number of threads: 5 seconds / 10 threads = 0.5 seconds).

3. Adding JMeter elements

The JMeter element used here is HTTP Request Sampler. In the HTTP Request Control Panel, the Path field indicates which URL request you want to send

Add HTTP Request

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add -> Sampler -> HTTP Request

The below-mentioned are the values used in HTTP Request to perform the test

Protocol– https
Server Name or IP – “www.dataaccess.com”
Method – POST
Path – /webservicesserver/NumberConversion.wso

Add HTTP Head Manager

SOAP requests require specific content-type headers. The Header Manager lets you add or override HTTP request headers like can add Accept-Encoding, Accept, Cache-Control

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add -> Config Element -> HTTP Read Manager

The below-mentioned are the values used in Http Request to perform the test
Content-type = text/xml

4. Add Response Assertion

Add a “Response Assertion” to check for expected values, tags, or response status codes in the XML response.

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add -> Assertions-> Response Assertions

Here, I have selected below options:-

Apply to : Main Sample only
Field to Test: Response Code
Pattern To Test: 200

5. Adding Listeners to save result as CSV File

Listeners – They show the results of the test execution. They can show results in a different format such as a tree, table, graph, or log file

We are adding the Aggregate Report listener.

Aggregate Report

It is almost the same as Summary Report except Aggregate Report gives a few more parameters like, “Median”, “90% Line”, “95% Line” and “99% Line”.

To add: Right Click on Thread Group > Add > Listener > Aggregate Report

Configure the filename in the Filename field of the Aggregate Report i.e.: [FULLPATH]/results.csv, where [FULLPATH] is the path on the disk to the directory where you want to save the Apache

6. Save the Test Plan

To Save: Click File and Select -> Save Test Plan as ->Give the name of the Test Plan. It will be saved in .jmx format.

7. Run the Test Plan

Click on the Green Triangle as shown at the top to run the test.

8. View the Execution Status

Click on View Result Tree to see the status of Run. A successful request will be of a Green color in the Text Section.

Click on Aggregate Report Result to see the aggregated status of Run.

A file with the Aggregate_Result.csv name will now be created at the path specified.

Below is the image of the Aggregate_Result.csv file.

9. Save result as XML File

Configure the filename in the Filename field of the Aggregate Report i.e.: [FULLPATH]/results.xml where [FULLPATH] is the path on the disk to the directory where you want to save the Apache JMeter results.

Repeat step 6,7 and 8

A file with the Aggregate_Result.xml name will now be created at the path specified.

10. Save result as dynamic Filename

In order not to overwrite the result values from the JMeter script, we can append a timestamp to the filename:

C:\Users\Vibha\Desktop\Automation\Performance_Testing\AggregateResult_${__time(yyyyMMdd-HHmmss)}.csv
C:\Users\Vibha\Desktop\Automation\Performance_Testing\ggregateResult_${__time(yyyyMMdd-HHmmss)}.xml

Repeat step 6,7 and 8

A file with the name of AggregateResult_20250502-102536.csv will now be created at the path specified.

11. Save results to current test script location

Use the current test script location as the destination of your Apache JMeter test scripts. Add the below path in Listener. Here, I’m using the Aggregate Listener.

${__property(user.dir)}${__BeanShell(File.separator,)}PerformanceResult_${__time(yyyyMMdd-HHmmss)}.csv
${__property(user.dir)}${__BeanShell(File.separator,)}PerformanceResult_${__time(yyyyMMdd-HHmmss)}.xml

Repeat step 6,7 and 8

A file with the name of PerformanceResult_20250502-103227.csv will now be created at the path specified.

12. Troubleshooting

Incorrect SOAP Request Format

Received server errors due to incorrect SOAP messages. Ensure the SOAP Envelope is correctly formatted according to the Web Service Description Language (WSDL).

Resource Limitations

JMeter runs out of memory or experiences high CPU usage. Run tests in Non-GUI mode to reduce resource consumption.

Handling Dynamic Data

Failing tests due to unexpected dynamic response content. Use PostProcessors like Regular Expression Extractor or JSON Extractor to capture and handle dynamic data effectively.

Note:- Generating large result files can impact JMeter’s memory and performance, especially with a high number of test samples.

We are done! Congratulations on making it through this tutorial and hope you found it useful! Happy Learning!!

Additional Tutorials

How to send GET Requests in JMeter

JMeter Authorization with access token

How to generate JMeter HTML Report?

Constant Throughput Timer in JMeter

How to generate Random Variables in JMeter

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Step-by-Step Guide to Test SOAP Services with JMeter

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SOAP is a messaging protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services. Its purpose is to induce extensibility, neutrality, and independence. Testing SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) services using JMeter requires setting up a test plan. The test plan simulates requests. It also analyzes responses from the SOAP web service.

Here’s a detailed guide to help you test SOAP services using JMeter:

Table of Contents

Prerequisite:

Install JMeter on your system.

Implementation Steps

The sample request and response used in this tutorial are shown below:

Sample Request

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/">
  <soap:Body>
    <NumberToWords xmlns="http://www.dataaccess.com/webservicesserver/">
      <ubiNum>500</ubiNum>
    </NumberToWords>
  </soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>

Sample Response

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/">
  <soap:Body>
    <m:NumberToWordsResponse xmlns:m="http://www.dataaccess.com/webservicesserver/">
      <m:NumberToWordsResult>five hundred </m:NumberToWordsResult>
    </m:NumberToWordsResponse>
  </soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>

1. Create a Test Plan in JMeter

Create a new test plan in JMeter by selecting File > New Test Plan. You can provide name to the test plan (e.g., “SOAP Test Plan”) and click Create. This will create a new test plan with a default thread group.

2. Add Thread Group

Select Test Plan on the tree
Add Thread Group
To add Thread Group: Right-click on the “Test Plan” and add a new thread group: Add -> Threads (Users) -> Thread Group

In the Thread Group control panel, enter Thread Properties as follows:

Number of Threads: 10 – Number of users connects to the target website
Loop Count: 5 – The loop count specifies how many times each thread will execute. Given a loop count of 5, each of the 10 threads will run the entire test sequence 5 times. In total, this results in 50 iterations across all threads (10 threads x 5 loops).
Ramp-Up Period: 5 – It tells JMeter how long to delay before starting the next user. A ramp-up period of 5 seconds means that JMeter will start a new thread every 0.5 seconds (calculated as total ramp-up time divided by number of threads: 5 seconds / 10 threads = 0.5 seconds).

3. Adding JMeter elements

The JMeter element used here is HTTP Request Sampler. In the HTTP Request Control Panel, the Path field indicates which URL request you want to send

Add HTTP Request

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add -> Sampler -> HTTP Request

The below-mentioned are the values used in HTTP Request to perform the test

Protocol– https
Server Name or IP – http://www.dataaccess.com
Method – POST
Path – /webservicesserver/NumberConversion.wso
Body Data – as mentioned above

Add HTTP Head Manager

SOAP requests require specific content-type headers. The Header Manager lets you add or override HTTP request headers like can add Accept-Encoding, Accept, Cache-Control

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add -> Config Element -> HTTP Read Manager

The below-mentioned are the values used in Http Request to perform the test
Content-type = text/xml

4. Add Response Assertion

Add a “Response Assertion” to check for expected values, tags, or response status codes in the XML response.

To add: Right-click on HTTP Request and select: Add -> Assertions-> Response Assertions

Here, I have selected below options:-

Apply to : Main Sample only
Field to Test: Response Code
Pattern To Test: 200

5. Adding Listeners to Test Plan

Listeners – They show the results of the test execution. They can show results in a different format such as a tree, table, graph, or log file

We are adding the View Result Tree listener & Aggregate Report listener.

View Result Tree

View Result Tree shows the results of the user request in basic HTML format
To add: Right-click on Test Plan, Add -> Listener -> View Result Tree

Aggregate Report

It is almost the same as Summary Report except Aggregate Report gives a few more parameters like, “Median”, “90% Line”, “95% Line” and “99% Line”.

To add: Right Click on Thread Group > Add > Listener > Aggregate Report

6. Save the Test Plan

To Save: Click File and Select -> Save Test Plan as ->Give the name of the Test Plan. It will be saved in .jmx format.

7. Run the Test Plan

Click on the Green Triangle as shown at the top to run the test.

8. View the Execution Status

Click on View Result Tree to see the status of Run. A successful request will be of a Green colour in the Text Section.

Click on Response data and Response Header to view other information about Response.

Click on Aggregate Report Result to see the aggregated status of Run.

9. Troubleshooting

Incorrect SOAP Request Format

Received server errors due to incorrect SOAP messages. Ensure the SOAP Envelope is correctly formatted according to the Web Service Description Language (WSDL).

Resource Limitations

JMeter runs out of memory or experiences high CPU usage. Run tests in Non-GUI mode to reduce resource consumption.

Handling Dynamic Data

Failing tests due to unexpected dynamic response content. Use PostProcessors like Regular Expression Extractor or JSON Extractor to capture and handle dynamic data effectively.

We are done! Congratulations on making it through this tutorial and hope you found it useful! Happy Learning!!

Additional Tutorials

How to send GET Requests in JMeter

JMeter Authorization with access token

How to generate JMeter HTML Report?

Constant Throughput Timer in JMeter

How to generate Random Variables in JMeter

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Database Load Testing with JMeter: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Database load testing simulates multiple users interacting with a database simultaneously, measuring performance, scalability, and reliability under heavy loads. It helps identify bottlenecks, issues, and potential errors that occur with high traffic volumes.

JMeter is a popular open-source tool for load testing databases.

Table of Contents

Prerequisite:

Install JMeter on your system

Implementation Steps:

1. Adding JDBC Driver

Add the JDBC Driver to JMeter to connect to the database.

I’m using MySQL for database testing. So, I have downloaded MySQL connector from MySQL Community Downloads

The JDBC driver should be placed in the JMeter’s `lib` directory.

2. Create a Test Plan in JMeter

Create a new test plan in JMeter by selecting File > New Test Plan. Name your test plan (e.g., “Database Load Testing”) and click Create. This will create a new test plan with a default thread group.

3. Add Thread Group

Select Test Plan on the tree
Add Thread Group
- To add Thread Group: Right click on the “Test Plan” and add a new thread group: Add -> Threads (Users) -> Thread Group

In the Thread Group control panel, enter Thread Properties as follows:

Number of Threads: 5 – Number of users connects to the target website
Loop Count: 5 – Number of time to execute testing
Ramp-Up Period: 1 – It tells JMeter how long to delay before starting the next user.

4. Configuring Database Connection

The JMeter element used here is HTTP Request Sampler. In HTTP Request Control Panel, the Path field indicates which URL request you want to send.

Add JDBC Connection Configuration

To add: Right-click on Thread Group and select: Add –> Config Element –> JDBC Connection Configuration

Set up the following fields (these assume we will be using a MySQL database called ‘demo’):

Variable name (here: myDatabase) bound to pool. This needs to uniquely identify the configuration. It is used by the JDBC Sampler to identify the configuration to be used. Here, it is db_variable
Database URL: jdbc:mysql://ipOfTheServer:3306/demo
JDBC Driver class: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver
Username: the username of the database
Password: password for the username

The other fields on the screen can be left as the defaults.

Add a JDBC Request Sampler

This is used to send SQL queries to the database. You can configure it to perform various operations such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.

Click your right mouse button to get the Add menu, and then select Add –> Sampler –> JDBC Request

JMeter sends requests in the order that you add them to the tree.

Enter the Pool Name: ‘db_variable’ (same as in the configuration element)
Enter the Query Type: Select Statement.
Enter the SQL query (e.g., SELECT * FROM demo.login_attempts)
Handle ResultSet: Store as String

5. Adding Listeners to Test Plan

Listeners – They shows the results of the test execution. They can show results in a different format such as a tree, table, graph or log file

We are adding View Result Tree listener & Aggregate Report

View Result Tree

View Result Tree show results of the user request in basic HTML format

To add: Right click Test Plan, Add -> Listener -> View Result Tree

Aggregate Report

Displays a comprehensive summary of the request data.

To add: Right click Test Plan, Add -> Listener -> Aggregate Report

The entire Test Plan will look like as shown below

6. Save the Test Plan

To Save: Click File Select -> Save Test Plan as ->Give name of the Test Plan. It will be save as .jmx format.

Sample .jmx File

7. Run the Test Plan

Click on Green Triangle as shown below to run the test.

8. View the Execution Status

Click on View Result Tree to see the status of Run. Successful request will be of Green color in the Text Section. The View Results Tree listener breaks down each request and response in detail, including:

Error messages (if any)
Response time
Bytes sent

The response body as well as response headers can be seen in the listener.

The Aggregate Report listener gives you a quick overview of the test results. It shows key details like:

Average
Min/Max
Std. Dev.
Error

Provides an aggregate of multiple sample results.

9. Troubleshooting

Connection Issues:

JMeter is incapable of connecting to the database. Make sure that the JDBC driver is correctly placed in the `lib` directory of JMeter.

SQL Errors:

Errors occur during the execution of SQL queries.Double-check the SQL syntax used in the JDBC Request Sampler.

Resource Constraints:

JMeter consumes excessive resources, or the database server becomes unresponsive. Monitor the database server’s resource utilization to make sure it is not being maxed out. Use JMeter in Non-GUI mode to reduce resource consumption on the client side.

That’s it! Congratulations on making it through this tutorial and hope you found it useful! Happy Learning!!

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 vibssingh

Security Testing Tutorials

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Security testing involves evaluating a computing system’s security features. This ensures they function properly. It also protects the application’s users and data.

Chapter 1 What is Security Testing

Chapter 2 What is Security Testing in API?

Chapter 3 Understanding SQL Injection: Types and Prevention

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Multiple Choice Questions for Security Testing on API Testing

Multiple Choice Questions for Security Testing on Web Application

April 15, 2025August 29, 2025 vibssingh

Understanding Security Testing in Software Development

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Security testing is crucial in software testing. It helps identify security threats early. Addressing these threats resolves potential problems for you and your users.

In this article, we will discuss the basics of security testing in software testing. We will cover what it is and why it is important.

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What is Security Testing?

Security testing is a critical process in the software development lifecycle. It aims at identifying vulnerabilities in software applications and systems. It also focuses on mitigating these threats. The goal of the process is to discover potential security breaches, misconfigurations, and malicious code which could compromise the system. Security testing methods include penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews.

Why Security Testing is Important?

1.Identify Vulnerabilities: Security testing helps detect vulnerabilities in software applications. These include weaknesses like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflow. It evaluates how well the application or system can withstand potential attacks and unauthorized intrusions.

2. Maintain User Trust: Implementing robust security testing helps build trust between users and organizations. Users are more likely to engage with platforms that demonstrate a strong commitment to data security and privacy.

3. Compliance and Legal Requirements: Organizations often need to comply with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Security testing helps ensure that systems adhere to these requirements and avoid legal repercussions. Example includes

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for credit card data.
The System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) for handling data stored in the cloud.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) for safeguarding sensitive patient information.

4. Ensure Data Protection: Testing confirms whether sensitive data is properly protected against unauthorized access and data breaches. This includes evaluating encryption methods, data transmission security, and access controls.

Types of Security Testing

1.Vulnerability Scan – Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning software for known vulnerabilities or weaknesses. This type of testing involves using automated testing tools like Burp Suite, Open VAS, Acunetix and so on to identify potential security flaws in your software. Examples of such flaws include outdated software components, weak passwords, or insecure network configurations.

2. Penetration Testing – It takes the proactive approach of simulating real-world cyber attacks. Ethical hackers are employed to mimic the tactics of malicious actors. This provides valuable insights into the software’s strengths and weaknesses.

Penetration testers look out for vulnerabilities associated with authentication and authorization flaws. It also looks out for security weaknesses related to network configurations, such as open ports or unencrypted network traffic.

3. Risk Assessment – Risk assessment involves identifying potential threats to your software. It also involves assessing the likelihood and negative impacts of those threats. This type of testing typically involves analyzing the software’s architecture, design, and implementation. The goal is to identify potential security risks. Examples of these risks include data breaches, denial of service (DOS) attacks, or malware and viruses.

4. Security Scanning – Security scanning involves using automated tools to scan software for potential security vulnerabilities. These tools may include software or hardware-based scanners that can detect a wide range of security issues.

Security scanning may include tests for common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflow attacks.

5. Source Code Review – The primary aim of source code review is to detect security flaws. It also identifies logical errors and vulnerabilities. This is done by manually or automatically examining the source code of the application. The review process often involves more than one person. Independent security experts, rather than the development team, usually conduct it. This way, the specialists can identify and report potential security and functional issues. As a result, the quality of the product and its security is improved.

6. Fuzz Testing – Fuzz testing is used to identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and security loopholes in software applications by inputting a large volume of random, unexpected, or invalid data into the application. The focus is on testing the application’s robustness and error-handling capabilities, often without knowledge of the source code.

7. Ethical Hacking – Ethical hacking is a cybersecurity practice where an authorized individual, known as an ethical hacker or a white-hat hacker, simulates potential attacks on a computer system or network. The primary aim is to identify and fix security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. Some of these vulnerabilities include phishing attacks, social engineering attacks, or physical security breaches.

Security testing in software development

Security testing can be effectively incorporated into different stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC):

Requirement Analysis – At this stage, security requirements should be identified, documented, and integrated into the project scope. Use threat modeling to anticipate potential security threats and define security controls needed to mitigate them.

Design Phase – Conduct security reviews of the design and architecture. Evaluate the architecture for security best practices like secure communication protocols, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption.

Development – Educate developers on secure coding practices, and include guidelines for writing secure code. Integrate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to scan the code for vulnerabilities as it is being written.

Testing – Perform Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) on the running application to identify vulnerabilities. Conduct penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and explore the application’s resilience.

Deployment: Ensure that the deployment environment is securely configured. Conduct security scanning and audits to verify the security posture of the application and its environment.

Maintenance: Regularly monitor, update, and re-assess the application for security vulnerabilities as new threats emerge. Perform periodic security audits and compliance checks to confirm ongoing adherence to security standards.