Written by Raj
HP Mercury QTP
What is the Diff between Image check-point and Bit map Check point?
Image checkpoints enable you to check the properties of a Web image. You can
check an area of a Web page or application as a bitmap. While creating a test or
component, you specify the area you want to check by selecting an object. You
can check an entire object or any area within an object. QuickTest captures the
specified object as a bitmap, and inserts a checkpoint in the test or component.
You can also choose to save only the selected area of the object with your test
or component in order to save disk Space For example, suppose you have a Web
site that can display a map of a city the user specifies. The map has control
keys for zooming. You can record the new map that is displayed after one click
on the control key that zooms in the map. Using the bitmap checkpoint, you can
check that the map zooms in correctly.
You can create bitmap checkpoints for
all supported testing environments (as long as the appropriate add-ins are
loaded).
Note: The results of bitmap checkpoints may be affected by factors
such as operating system, screen resolution, and color settings.
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How many ways we can parameterize data in QTP ?
There are four types of parameters:
Test, action or component parameters
enable you to use values passed from your test or component, or values from
other actions in your test.
Data Table parameters enable you to create a
data-driven test (or action) that runs several times using the data you supply.
In each repetition, or iteration, QuickTest uses a different value from the Data
Table.
Environment variable parameters enable you to use variable values from
other sources during the run session. These may be values you supply, or values
that QuickTest generates for you based on conditions and options you
choose.
Random number parameters enable you to insert random numbers as
values in your test or component. For example, to check how your application
handles small and large ticket orders, you can have QuickTest generate a random
number and insert it in a number of tickets edit field.
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How do u do batch testing in WR & is it possible to do in QTP, if so
explain?
Batch Testing in WR is nothing but running the whole test set by selecting
"Run Testset" from the "Execution Grid".The same is possible with QTP also. If
our test cases are automated then by selecting "Run Testset" all the test
scripts can be executed. In this process the Scripts get executed one by one by
keeping all the remaining scripts in "Waiting" mode.
How to use the Object spy in QTP 8.0 version?
There are two ways to Spy the objects in QTP
1) Thru file toolbar
---In
the File ToolBar click on the last toolbar button (an icon showing a person with
hat). 2) Tru Object repository Dialog
---In Objectrepository 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 minimised then Hold the Ctrl button and activate the
required window to and release the Ctrl button.
What is the file extension of the code file & object repository file
in QTP?
File extension of
-- Per test object rep :- filename.mtr
-- Shared
Oject rep :- filename.tsr
Code file extension id script.mts
How to Creating an Output Value using QTP?
1 Start QuickTest and open the Parameter test.
2 Save the test as
Output.
3 Confirm that the Active Screen option is enabled.
4 Select the
text you want to use as an output value.
5 Set the output value
settings.
6 Modify the table checkpoint.
7 Save the test.
What does it mean when a check point is in red color? what do u do?
A red color indicates failure. Here we analyze the the cause for failure
whether it is a Script Issue or Envronment Issue or a Application issue.
What do you call the window testdirector-testlab?
"Execution Grid". It is place from where we Run all Manual / Automated
Scripts
How do u create new test sets in TD
Login to TD.
Click on "Test Lab" tab.
Select the Desired folder under
which we need to Create the Test Set. ( Test Sets can be grouped as per module.)
Click on "New Test Set or Ctrl+N" Icon to create a Test Set.
Explain the concept of object repository & how QTP recognises objects?
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 Ordianl identifier such as
objects location onthe page or in the source code.
What are the properties you would use for identifying a browser & page
when using descriptive programming ?
"name" would be another property apart from "title" that we can use. OR We
can also use the property "micClass". ex:
Browser("micClass:=browser").page("micClass:=page")....
I want to open a Notepad window without recording a test and I do not want
to use SystemUtil.Run command as well How do I do this?
U can still make the notepad open without using the record or System utility
script, just by mentioning the path of the notepad "( i.e., where the
notepad.exe is stored in the system) in the "Windows Applications Tab" of the
"Record and Run Settings window. Try it out. All the Best.
If an application name is changes frequently i.e while recording it has
name, in this case how does QTP handles?
If an application name is changes frequently i.e while recording it has name
?Window1? and then while running its ?Windows2? in this case how does QTP
handles? QTP handles those situations using ?Regular Expressions?. ...
How does QTP identifies the object in the application?
How does QTP identifies the object in the application? QTP identifies the
object in the application by LogicalName and Class. For example: The Edit box is
identified by Logical Name : PSOPTIONS_BSE_TIME20 Class: WebEdit ...
IF we use batch testing.the result shown for last action only.in that how
can i get result for every action.
You can click on the icon in the tree view to view the result of every action
WinRunner Compared to QuickTest Pro
Environment Coverage Comparison:
Common environments shared by both WinRunner and QuickTest Pro:
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Web-Related
Environments |
IE, Netscape,
AOL |
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JDK, Java Foundation
Classes, AWT |
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Symantec Visual
Café |
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ActiveX
Controls |
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ERP/CRM |
Oracle: Jinitiator,
11i, NCA |
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Custom Client
Server |
Windows |
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C++/C |
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Visual
Basic |
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Operating
Systems |
Windows 98, 2000, NT,
ME, XP |
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Legacy |
3270, 5250
Emulators |
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VT100 |
WinRunner Only
Environments:
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Custom
Client/Server |
PowerBuilder |
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Forte |
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Delphi |
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Centura |
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Stingray |
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SmallTalk |
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ERP/CRM |
Baan |
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PeopleSoft
Windows |
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Siebel 5, 6 GUI
Clients |
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Oracle GUI
Forms |
QuickTest Pro
Only Environments:
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ERP/CRM |
SAP |
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Siebel
7.x |
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PeopleSoft
8.x |
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.Net |
WinForms |
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WebForms |
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.Net
controls |
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Web Services |
XML,
HTTP |
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WSDL,
SOAP |
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J2EE,
.Net |
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Multimedia |
RealAudio/Video |
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Flash |
Feature Comparison:
Common features
found in both WinRunner and QuickTest Pro:
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Record/Replay |
ODBC & Excel
Connectivity |
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Code Editor &
Debugger |
Recovery
Manager |
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Shared Object
Repository |
Rapid Object
Import |
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Numerous
Checkpoints |
Analog |
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Script & Function
Libraries |
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WinRunner Only
Environments:
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Function
Generator |
Database
Integration |
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Run Wizard |
TSL |
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MDI |
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QuickTest Pro
Only Environments:
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ActiveScreen |
TestGuard |
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Tree View |
ScriptFusion |
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Data Table |
VBScript |
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Function
Generator*
(coming in v7.0)
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Run Wizard*
(coming in v7.0) |
How to Import data from a ".xls" file to Data table during Runtime.
Datatable.Import "...XLS file name..."
DataTable.ImportSheet(FileName,
SheetSource, SheetDest)
DataTable.ImportSheet "C:\name.xls" ,1 ,"name"
How to export data present in Datatable to an ".xls" file?
DataTable.Export "....xls file name..."
Syntact for how to call one script from another? and Syntax to call one
"Action" in another?
RunAction ActionName, [IterationMode , IterationRange , Parameters]
Here
the actions becomes reusable on making this call to any
Action.
IterationRange String Not always required. Indicates the rows for
which action iterations will be performed. Valid only when the IterationMode is
rngIterations. Enter the row range (i.e. "1-7"), or enter rngAll to run
iterations on all rows.
If the action called by the RunAction statement
includes an ExitAction statement, the RunAction statement can return the value
of the ExitAction's RetVal argument.
How to export QTP results to an ".xls" file?
By default it creates an "XML" file and displays the results
How the exception handling can be done using QTP
It can be done Using the Recovery Scenario Manager which provides a wizard
that gudies you through the process of defining a recovery scenario. FYI.. The
wizard could be accesed in QTP> Tools-> Recovery Scenario Manager .......
How many types of Actions are there in QTP?
There are three kinds of actions:
non-reusable actionan action that can
be called only in the test with which it is stored, and can be called only once.
reusable actionan action that can be called multiple times by the test with
which it is stored (the local test) as well as by other tests.
external
actiona reusable action stored with another test. External actions are
read-only in the calling test, but you can choose to use a local, editable copy
of the Data Table information for the external action.
Analyzing the Checpoint results
Standard Checpoint :By adding standard checkpoints to your tests or
components, you can compare the expected values of object properties to the
object's current values during a run session. If the results do not match, the
checkpoint fails.
How to handle Run-time errors?
On Error Resume Next : causes execution to continue with the statement
immediately following the statement that caused the run-time error, or with the
statement immediately following the most recent call out of the procedure
containing the On Error Resume Next statement. This allows execution to continue
despite a run-time error. You can then build the error-handling routine inline
within the procedure.
Using "Err" object msgbox "Error no: " & " " &
Err.Number & " " & Err.description & " " & Err.Source &
Err.HelpContext
What are the different scripting languages you could use when working with
QTP ?
Visual Basic (VB),XML,JavaScript,Java,HTML
How to handle dynamic objects in QTP?
QTP has a unique feature called Smart Object Identification/recognition. QTP
generally identifies an object by matching its test object and run time object
properties. QTP may fail to recognise the dynamic objects whose properties
change during run time. Hence it has an option of enabling Smart Identification,
wherein it can identify the objects even if their properties changes during run
time. Check this out-
If QuickTest is unable to find any object that matches
the recorded object description, or if it finds more than one object that fits
the description, then QuickTest ignores the recorded description, and uses the
Smart Identification mechanism to try to identify the object. While the Smart
Identification mechanism is more complex, it is more flexible, and thus, if
configured logically, a Smart Identification definition can probably help
QuickTest identify an object, if it is present, even when the recorded
description fails.
The Smart Identification mechanism uses two types of
properties:
Base filter propertiesThe most fundamental properties of a
particular test object class; those whose values cannot be changed without
changing the essence of the original object. For example, if a Web link's tag
was changed from to any other value, you could no longer call it the same
object. Optional filter propertiesOther properties that can help identify
objects of a particular class as they are unlikely to change on a regular basis,
but which can be ignored if they are no longer applicable.
Explain the keyword createobject with an example.
Creates and returns a reference to an Automation object
syntax:
CreateObject(servername.typename [,
location])
Arguments
servername:Required. The name of the application
providing the object.
typename : Required. The type or class of the object to
create.
location : Optional. The name of the network server where the object
is to be created.
What is a Run-Time Data Table? Where can I find and view this table?
-In QTP, there is data table used , which is used at runtime.
-In QTP,
select the option View->Data tabke.
-This is basically an excel file,
which is stored in the folder of the test created, its name is Default.xls by
default.
How to do the scripting. Is there any inbuilt functions in QTP as in
QTP-S. Whatz the difference between them? how to handle script issues?
Yes, there's an in-built functionality called "Step Generator" in
Insert->Step->Step Generator -F7, which will generate the scripts as u
enter the appropriate steps.
What is the difference between check point and output value.
An outPut value is a value captured during the test run and entered in the
run-time but to a specified location. EX:-Location in Data Table[Global sheet /
local sheet]
