HP QTP : What is a Run-Time Data Table? Where can I find and view this table

Data like parameterized output, checkpoint values, and output values are stored in the Run-time Table. It is an XLS file which is stored in the Test Results Folder.  It can also be viewed in the Test Report. Click on View -> Data Table to display data table.

HP QTP : What is the difference between functions and actions in QTP

QTP Action	Function
Action is a QTP concept and it can use QTP features like own Object Repository, Data Table, checkpoints etc. Actions help make your Test modular and increase reuse. Example: You can divide your script into Actions based on functionality like Login, Logout etc. It is slow in execution.	Functions is a VB Script programming concept and do not have their own Object Repository or Data Table. Functions help in re-use of your code. Ex:  You can create a Function in your script to concatenate two strings. We can’t use checkpoints in functions, instead of checkpoints we can use validation points (Loops and Conditional statements) Functions are faster in execution than Actions

Explain the HP QTP Tool interface

 HP QTP 11.0 contains the following key elements:

·   Title bar, displaying the name of the currently open test

·   Menu bar, displaying menus of QuickTest 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 QuickTest 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 QuickTest 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 Parameterzing 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.