QTP FAQ 8

Q.71 What is the scope of a variable in an action?

Depends on where the variable is defined. If the variable is defined in action it is available to that action only.

 Q.72How can u write a script without using a GUI in QTP?

GUI in Qtp?do you mean to say Object repository?without OR,tester need to write descriptive tests,where you would directly assign property values and write methods.you do not need to save OR.

Q.73 How to recall a function in QTP

There also u follow the same procedure. See the sample code

Function addition(x,y)
z= x+y
msgbox z
End Function

Call addition(1,2)
Call addition(2,2)

I think i am clear :)

Q.74 What is the function for loading a repository in QTP

No function is available in QTP to load Object repository. when you open test ,associated Repository will be loaded automatically.

Q.75 Explain the concept of object repository & how QTP recognises objects?

While recording a script QTP recognizes the objects by its properties. These objects properties and values are stored in Object repository. When you run your test, QTP compares these objects properties with the run time objects properties.

Q.76How to execute qtp script from command prompt?

[Files]
NumberOfFiles=2
File1=C:Program FilesMercury InteractiveQuickTest ProfessionalTestsmailobjectexample;1
File2=C:Program FilesMercury InteractiveQuickTest ProfessionalTestsatch2_test;1


this is just a sample hope this would help any dbts get back.

Q.77How Does Run time data (Parameterization) is handled in QTP?

You can then enter test data into the Data Table, an integrated spreadsheet with the full functionality of Excel, to manipulate data sets and create multiple test iterations, without programming, to expand test case coverage. Data can be typed in or imported from databases, spreadsheets, or text files.

Q.78 What is the difference between qtp script and vb script?

QTP uses vbscript for recording. All the features ( functions) of vbscript are supported by QTP script. QTP scrips consist ofcheckpoint,synchronization,DDT functions, iteration repeat statements,action call etc.

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QTP script generates the vbscript and usual repository also. When ever execute the QTP script it will call the repository. But if we write the vb script, no need to use repository. Its execute directly from the script.

Q.79 How can an object from a per action repository be called to another per action repository?

It is possible through shared only

Q.80 How and what kind of Vb functions do u use in qtp?

You can use The following functions

Asc Function====

CBool Function===

CByte Function===

CCur Function===

CDate Function===

CDbl Function===

Chr Function===

CInt Function===

CLng Function

CSng Function

CStr Function

Hex Function

Oct Function===etc

Q.81 How to explain the QTP Tool interface.

# It contains the following key elements: Title bar, displaying the name of the currently open test, Menu bar, displaying menus of Quick Test commands, File toolbar, containing buttons to assist you in managing tests, Test toolbar, containing buttons used while creating and maintaining tests, Debug toolbar, containing buttons used while debugging tests. Note: The Debug toolbar is not displayed when you open Quick Test for the first time. You can display the Debug toolbar by choosing View ? Toolbars ? Debug. Action toolbar, containing buttons and a list of actions, enabling you to view the details of an individual action or the entire test flow. Note: The Action toolbar is not displayed when you open Quick Test for the first time. You can display the Action toolbar by choosing View ? Toolbars ? Action. If you insert a reusable or external action in a test, the Action toolbar is displayed automatically. Test pane, containing two tabs to view your test-the Tree View and the Expert View ,Test Details pane, containing the Active Screen. Data Table, containing two tabs, Global and Action, to assist you in parameterizing your test. Debug Viewer pane, containing three tabs to assist you in debugging your test-Watch Expressions, Variables, and Command. (The Debug Viewer pane can be opened only when a test run pauses at a breakpoint.) Status bar, displaying the status of the test

Q.82 How to pass parameters from one test to another test in QTP

am giving one exmple passing the values into 2 actions

Step1 : U will select the Action1 Properties and set input and output

parameters

'Action1 Script

Dim sum

sum = Parameter("t") 'Input parameter

msgbox(sum)

Parameter("a")=89 'Output Parameter


Step2 : Go to Action2

'Action2 Script

RunAction "Action1", oneIteration,"20",x

Msgbox(x) ' First Action Output parameter comes to Action2 Automatically

exitrun()

Q.83What is logical name of the object

Logical name is a name or description given by the tool while creating an object to uniquely identify it from other objects in the application.This name would be used by the tool to identify the object during run session.Labels take the place of logical names most of the times.

Q.84 Can we call QTP test from another test using scripting. Suppose there are 4 tests and i want to call these tests in a main script. Is this possible in QTP?

Yes, we can call Any numbers of Test Scripts from Main Script.

For this, whatever scripts you want to call, you need to make The Actions in those scripts are Re-Usable actions. And then you can give a call to these scripts.

Q.85How to schedule tests in QTP?

I dont think we can schedule tests in QTP.

But We can schedule tests in Quality center.