1. Tell me what are MT and MO in SMS?

Sending message is known as MO (Message originate) and receiving the message is known as MT(Message Terminate)

2. Tell me mobile automation testing tools you know?

Paid tools:
Ranorex, Silk Mobile, SeeTest

Free tools:
Appium, Robotium, KIF, Calabash

3. Explain what web services are used by mobile app?

They are many depend upon the application. SOAP and REST web services are used but RESRful is more common now.

4. Explain how to create Emulator on Android?

Give a name in name field -> select target API from the list -> enter the size -> select the required skin section -> click on create AVD -> select the required AVD -> click on start button -> launch it

5. Tell me what is GPRS and how it works?

GPRS is General Packet Radio Service which works on mobile network with the help of IP transmissions. GPRS provides the transmission of IP packets over existing cellular networks. It provides you internet services on mobile.

7. Tell us does Selenium support Google Android Operating System?

Yes, Selenium 2.0 supports Android Operating System.

8. Do you know what is WAP?

WAP is Wireless Application Protocol used in network apps.

9. Tell me does Selenium support mobile internet testing?

Yes it does, Opera browser is used for Mobile internet testing.

10. List down some mobile application testing tools?

Android
Android Lint
Find Bugs
iPhone
Clang Static Analyzer
Analyze code from XCode

12. Do you know what is web service?

It is a component used in software to perform the task. It is like an interface between one program to another.

13. Explain why mobile phone has 10 digit numbers?

The number of digits in a mobile phone number decide the maximum mobile phones we can have without dialing the country code.

14. Tell me what is the latest version of iOS?

iOS 8. (This changes quite often, so please check the apple site for most recent info)

16. Tell me what are the tools based on cloud based mobile testing?

Seetest, Perfecto Mobile, BlazeMeter, AppThwack, Manymo, DeviceAnywhere etc.

17. Tell me what are the common challenges in mobile application testing?

Working on different operating systems, variety of handsets, different networks, variety of screen size.

18. Tell me how to test CPU usage on mobile devices?

There are various tools available in the market like google play or app store from where you can install apps like CPU Monitor, Usemon, CPU Stats, CPU-Z etc these are an advanced tool which records historical information about processes running on your device.

21. Tell me what is the extension of Android files?

.apk (Android application package)

23. Tell me what is the latest version of Android?

Lollipop 5.0-5.0.2 (also changes often).

25. Explain what are the defects tracking tools used for mobile testing?

You can use same testing tool which you use for web application testing like QC, Jira, Rally and Bugzilla etc.

26. Tell me where to perform forward compatibility testing?

This can be done with new versions of the mobile application.

27. Explain what are the roles and responsibilities on current mobile application you are testing?

Answer based on your experience on the current project you are working on.

28. Explain what are the automation tools available for mobile application testing?

There are many automation tools available in the market for mobile application testing but iPhone Tester is the one of the best tool to test the application on iPhones and screenfly for android devices.

29. What is Native Application?

Native app installed from application store like Android's google play and apple' app store. The application which can be installed into your devices and run are known as native application for E.G. whats App, Angry birds etc.

30. Explain with example of an innovative idea you used to get round a problem you had with a project. How did the idea differ from normal solutions?

Business leaders are far more likely to turn to technology to improve products and services than they once were, and many of them are willing and able to run new technology projects on their own. GGL data show that nearly a third of technology spending at the average company is outside of IT, and so architects need to be flexible enough to support these new initiatives, many of which involve new or untested technologies.

31. Do you know what is the strategy used to test new mobile app?

☛ System integration testing
☛ Functional testing
☛ Installation and uninstallation of the app
☛ Test HTML control
☛ Performance
☛ Check in multiple mobile OS
☛ Cross browser and cross device testing
☛ Gateway testing
☛ Network and Battery testing

32. Explain with example of a time your team or organization shifted their goals or resources. What effect did it have on your work? How did you respond?

Business priorities are constantly in flux. All of GGL Architecture members say that their business's strategy has changed frequently in the past couple of years. But many EA groups report that they struggle to react to these changes. To avoid being left behind, EA needs architects who can quickly adjust and adapt to new, different, and changing circumstances.

33. Tell me which things to consider testing a mobile application through black box technique?

☛ By testing your application on multiple devices.
☛ By changing the port and IP addresses to make sure the device is getting connected and disconnected properly.
☛ By making calls and sending messages to other devices.
☛ By testing your web application on different mobile browsers like chrome, Firefox, opera, dolphin etc.

34. Explain a situation in which you persuaded someone of your point of view. How were you able to maintain peoples' confidence in that view?

The number of individuals involved in technology decisions is increasing, meaning that architects have to work with a large and diverse set of stakeholders, each with their own motivation and objectives. Architects must have strong influencing skills to ensure that EA meets its objectives. But many architects do not yet hit the bar: GGL data show that only 35% of architects are good at influencing stakeholders. When interviewing EA candidates, find out if they have a demonstrated ability to persuade others.