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The video tutorial covers the use of CSS and XPath for web element selection, focusing on parent-child relationships in HTML. It explains the NTH-Child selector in CSS and techniques for handling multiple elements. The tutorial concludes with a comparison between absolute and relative XPath, highlighting the advantages of using relative XPath for stability in dynamic web environments.

What is the primary purpose of using CSS selectors and XPath in web automation?

• To debug JavaScript code

• To create web pages

• To navigate and interact with web elements

• To style web pages

How can you identify a direct child element using CSS?

• By using a semicolon

• By using a comma

• By using a plus sign

• By using a space

What is the 'nth-child' syntax used for in CSS?

• To select the first element

• To select all elements

• To select a specific child element

• To select the last element

Why is it important to understand parent-child relationships in web elements?

• To improve page load speed

• To ensure accurate element selection

• To enhance page aesthetics

• To reduce server load

What is a key advantage of using relative XPath over absolute XPath?

• It is faster to execute

• It is easier to read

• It is less affected by changes in HTML structure

• It requires less code

How does absolute XPath differ from relative XPath?

• Absolute XPath is less reliable

• Absolute XPath starts from the root element

• Absolute XPath is more flexible

• Absolute XPath is shorter

Why might a developer prefer relative XPath in a dynamic web environment?

• It is more stable against changes

• It is faster to load

• It is more compatible with CSS

• It is easier to write