10.5.1. Common Types of Locators

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what a locator in Selenium is.

   Hint

   Think about how you would find a specific part of a webpage.

2. 2.

   What is the syntax for using ID as a locator?

   Hint

   Recall the method we discussed that uses the element's unique ID.

3. 3.

   What type of locator is most reliable for identifying web elements?

   • ID
   • Class Name
   • XPath

   Hint

   Consider how many elements can share an ID.

4. 4.

   True or False: CSS Selectors are slower than XPath.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about performance in navigating and querying a document.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   Explain why certain locators might fail if a webpage undergoes frequent updates.

   Hint

   Tailor your response to think about dynamic elements.