Robot Framework Interview Questions

In this post we will look at Robot Framework Interview questions. Examples are provided with explanation.

1. What is Robot Framework?
2. Explain Robot Framework Architecture?
3. How can we install Robot Framework?
4. What are the Robot External Libraries?
5. What is a Request Payload?
6. What is Setup and TearDown in Robot Framework?
7. What are the different types of variables in the Robot Framework?
8. How can we write multiple conditions of if-statement in Robot Framework?
9. How do we open a failed log in Robot Framework?

What is Robot Framework?

Robot Framework is used in Test Automation and in Robotic Process Automation(RPA).It is also an actively supported Industry leading companies by using on the software development.Robot Framework is an open and extensible source used in integrating with tools and also creates powerful and flexible automation solution.It helps in by operating systems and application independent, it is implemented by using Python, IronPython and JVM.

Explain Robot Framework Architecture?

Robot Framework is an Independent framework that uses Keyword Driven Testing.All the users can create high level keywords from the existing keywords.

• Test Data is the First Layer used in maintaining data and inputting it to the Robot Framework.
• Robot Framework is a primary advantage and is an agnostic of the target that is under test.
• Test Libraries used in interacting with other layers by using Libraries and making it portable and maintainable.
• System Under Test is an actual target on which all the Testing Activity can be performed.

How can we install Robot Framework?

We can install the Robot Framework by using the following command:

PiP install robotframework

What are the Robot External Libraries?

Robot External Libraries are as follows:
HTTP
Database
SSH
Android
iOS
MongoDB

What is a Request Payload?

Request Payload helps in representing the Body Part of the HTTP message and can be passed to the recipient through the post method.In payload there is no limit in sending data through the POST Method containing more data which can consume more time and bandwidth.

What is Setup and TearDown in Robot Framework?

Setup - this instruction used in executing the test suite or test case.
TearDown - this instruction can run and execute the test suite and test case.

What are the different types of variables in the Robot Framework?

There are 3 types of variables:
Scalar Variable.
List Variable.
Dictionary Variable.

How can we write multiple conditions of if-statement in Robot Framework?

We can use the following command for writing multiple conditions:

mytest
     =  set variable  Sky
    Run Keyword If  '' == 'Sky'  log to console  \nexecuted with single condition
    Run Keyword If  '' == 'Sky' or '' == 'Bird' or '' == 'Pink'  log to console  \nexecuted with multiple or

     =  set variable  Bird
     =  set variable  Small
     =  set variable  Simple
     =  set variable  Simple
    Run Keyword If  '' == 'Bird' and '' == 'Small' and '' != ''  login for consoling  \nexecuted with multiple and

     =  set variable  XL
     =  set variable  Complicated
    Run Keyword Unless  '' == 'Black' or '' == 'Small' or '' == 'Simple'  log to console  \nexecuted with unless and multiple or

How do we open a failed log in Robot Framework?

We can open a failed log by using the following steps and command:
By connecting the Jenkin URL
By managing it from the left panel
By clicking on script console
By copying it into the field

System.setProperty("Hudson.Model.DirectoryBrowserSupport.CSP","sandbox allow-scripts; default-src 'none'; img-src 'self' data: ; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' data: ; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval' ;")

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