HireSpark Interview Prep/Interview prep

Question 1

How do you find specific defects in Jira?

Answer 1

Use the Jira Search Bar (keywords, issue keys) or create Jira Filters (e.g., by project, issue type, status, priority). For advanced searches, use JQL (e.g., project = “ProjectName” AND issuetype = Bug).

Question 2

What are the two types of boards used to visualize defect data in Jira?

Answer 2

Kanban Boards and Scrum Boards.

Question 3

What are Jira Dashboards used for?

Answer 3

Dashboards display gadgets (e.g., charts, lists) to provide a snapshot of defect-related information, acting as dynamic ‘reports.’

Question 4

How can you export defect data from Jira?

Answer 4

Export to CSV for analysis in Excel/Google Sheets, directly to Excel, or print filter results or individual issues.

Question 5

What built-in reports does Jira offer for defects?

Answer 5

• Created vs. Resolved Issues Report: Tracks issues created and resolved over time.
• Average Age Report: Shows the average time to resolve issues.

Question 6

Write a JQL query to find high-priority bugs in a project.

Answer 6

project = “ProjectName” AND issuetype = Bug AND priority = High.

Question 7

How is Jira’s approach to defect reporting different from static reports?

Answer 7

Jira provides tools to find, visualize, and export defect data dynamically, making it more flexible and powerful than static reports.

Question 8

What criteria can you use to create Jira Filters?

Answer 8

• Project
• Issue type
• Status
• Priority

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Created vs. Resolved Issues Report?

Answer 9

Tracks the number of issues created and resolved over time.

Question 10

What features do Kanban Boards provide in Jira?

Answer 10

Visualize defect flow and status.

Question 11

What is an example of using a dashboard in Jira?

Answer 11

Create a dashboard showing defect status and metrics.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: To write advanced queries in Jira, you use _______.

Answer 12

JQL

Question 13

True or False: Jira allows for the direct export of defect data in Excel format.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What can you use gadgets for in Jira Dashboards?

Answer 14

To display defect-related information such as charts and lists of high-priority defects.

Question 15

How does exporting data to CSV help in defect management?

Answer 15

Allows for further analysis in Excel or Google Sheets.

Question 16

What is the significance of using filters in Jira?

Answer 16

Filters help define specific criteria for tracking defects.