Mission-Aware QA Collaboration: UI vs. Backend Testing and Test Design
Context
You are interviewing for a Data Scientist role that collaborates closely with QA engineers and product stakeholders. You will influence how features are validated end-to-end, including user-facing interfaces and backend services.
Questions
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What does Fannie Mae do, and how does its mission influence how you would approach your work here?
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Compare UI testing and backend testing. What unique goals and tools does each require?
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A new UI change is shipping. How would you design test cases to ensure both functional integrity and user-experience quality?
Hint
Show understanding of the firm’s mission, testing layers, and structured test-case design.