10.5.1 - Common Types of Locators
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Practice Questions
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Define what a locator in Selenium is.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would find a specific part of a webpage.
What is the syntax for using ID as a locator?
💡 Hint: Recall the method we discussed that uses the element's unique ID.
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What type of locator is most reliable for identifying web elements?
💡 Hint: Consider how many elements can share an ID.
True or False: CSS Selectors are slower than XPath.
💡 Hint: Think about performance in navigating and querying a document.
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Write a Selenium script that uses both ID and XPath to locate elements on a login form.
💡 Hint: Combine both locators strategically to simulate a real test scenario.
Explain why certain locators might fail if a webpage undergoes frequent updates.
💡 Hint: Tailor your response to think about dynamic elements.
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