Tricks and Tips for Identifying Objects - Interview Preparation

The video tutorial covers the use of CSS and XPath for element identification in web development. It emphasizes the importance of cross-checking with tools like Firebug to ensure accuracy. The tutorial also discusses the use of CSS shortcuts and strategies to improve efficiency, and highlights the need to identify unique attributes for reliable element identification. Key takeaways include verifying elements before coding, using CSS for faster performance, and employing logical strategies for unique element identification.

What is the primary purpose of using CSS and XPath in Selenium?

• To manage browser cookies

• To create animations

• To locate elements on a web page

• To style web pages

Which symbol is used to denote a class name in CSS selectors?

• /

• .

• #

• @

How can you identify an element using its ID in CSS?

• By using a slash before the ID

• By using an asterisk before the ID

• By using a dot before the ID

• By using a hash before the ID

What should you do if multiple elements have the same class name?

• Use the first element by default

• Use a unique attribute to differentiate

• Ignore the elements

• Use the last element by default

What is a common mistake when using class names in CSS?

• Not replacing spaces with dots

• Using a slash instead of a dot

• Using a hash instead of a dot

• Forgetting to use a dot

Why is it important to verify locators before writing code?

• To increase the complexity of the script

• To reduce the size of the code

• To avoid runtime errors

• To ensure the script runs faster

What tool is recommended for verifying locators?

• Excel

• Firebug

• Photoshop

• Notepad

What is the first step before starting to code with locators?

• Verify the locator in a tool

• Write the entire script

• Use default locators

• Guess the locator

What is a key advantage of using CSS over XPath?

• CSS is more readable

• CSS is faster

• CSS is more secure

• CSS is easier to write

What should you do if an element's ID is unique?

• Ignore it

• Avoid using it

• Use it as a primary locator

• Use it as a secondary locator