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Have you ever cut corners to save time on testing, and if so, what was the result?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
While cutting corners to save time or accelerate a software testing cycle may seem to make sense, doing this may compromise the integrity of the testing or another element of the software development project. While you may do this when performing the job, you should never admit it to the Microsoft interviewer. Their primary interest is ensuring that the software testing is accurate and effective. The interviewer may press you on this and ask follow-up questions. It is best to keep your answers consistent and emphasize your commitment to the integrity and accuracy of the testing above all else.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"While I have sometimes been encouraged to cut corners while performing a test on software products to save time or meet a deadline, I resist this temptation. I always strive to perform my job accurately and correctly to ensure the functionality and other features of the software. Suppose I am in jeopardy of missing a deadline or delaying a software development project. In that case, I would have a conversation with the other Microsoft project stakeholders and try to secure additional time for the testing. I would emphasize the importance of accuracy, and we would discuss how a false test may have a greater impact on the project than missing a deadline."
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