1. In a Page Object Model framework, where should assertions be placed?

In the test class, not in the page objectIn the page object methodsIn the BasePage classIn the utility classes

2. Why should you avoid mixing implicit and explicit waits in Selenium?

It is not allowed by SeleniumIt causes compile-time errorsIt causes unpredictable wait behavior and timing issuesIt makes the tests run slower

3. What is the purpose of ThreadLocal<WebDriver> in parallel test execution?

It makes tests run fasterIt ensures each thread has its own WebDriver instance, preventing race conditionsIt is required by TestNG for any test executionIt automatically closes browsers after tests

4. In TestNG, what happens when a test with dependsOnMethods fails?

The dependent test also failsThe dependent test runs with a warningThe dependent test is skippedThe entire suite stops

5. What is the Singleton pattern primarily used for in a test automation framework?

Creating multiple instances of WebDriverEnsuring a class like ConfigReader has only one instance that loads configuration onceRunning tests in parallelGenerating test reports

Final Pre-Interview Checklist

Java Fundamentals

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

Framework Architecture

Additional Topics

Non-Technical Preparation

Day-of-Interview Checklist

On the Interview Day