Interview prep · QA fundamentals

Basic QA interview questions

24 core topics every QA candidate should be able to explain — from SDLC/STLC and test types to bug lifecycle, smoke vs sanity, deliverables, entry/exit criteria, and API basics. Click a card to reveal the answer; toggle flashcard mode to practice recall.

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Tip: In interviews, lead with a one-line definition, then structure your answer with phases, examples, or contrasts (e.g. smoke vs sanity, QC vs QA). Content adapted from a basic QA interview reference — typos corrected for clarity.