Selenium WebDriver with Java - Basics to Advanced and Frameworks - Difference Between Relative and Absolute XPath

The video tutorial covers XPath interview questions, focusing on the differences between relative and absolute XPath. It explains how relative XPath allows direct element identification without relying on parent nodes, while absolute XPath involves traversing through parent nodes. The tutorial emphasizes the preference for relative XPath due to its stability against page structure changes. The next lecture will explore sibling element traversal using XPath.

Why are Xpath-related questions commonly asked in interviews?

• Xpath is crucial for identifying objects in Selenium.

• Xpath is not used in real-world applications.

• Because Xpath is a new technology.

• Xpath is easy to learn.

What is a key feature of Relative Xpath?

• It is slower than Absolute Xpath.

• It directly identifies elements using specific locators.

• It requires traversing through all parent nodes.

• It is not used in Selenium.

How does Relative Xpath identify elements?

• By using the element's ID attribute.

• By using sibling nodes.

• By using CSS selectors.

• By traversing from the root node.

What is the main characteristic of Absolute Xpath?

• It involves traversing through parent nodes.

• It is not used in Selenium.

• It directly identifies elements.

• It uses CSS selectors.

In Absolute Xpath, what is the relationship between nodes?

• Independent nodes.

• Child to parent.

• Parent to child.

• Sibling to sibling.

Why is Relative Xpath preferred over Absolute Xpath?

• It is less affected by changes in the document structure.

• It is more accurate.

• It is faster.

• It is easier to write.

What happens if a developer changes a division in the document structure?

• Relative Xpath will break.

• Both Relative and Absolute Xpath will break.

• Neither will break.

• Absolute Xpath will break.

What is the main advantage of using Relative Xpath?

• It is more accurate.

• It is faster to execute.

• It is easier to read.

• It is more stable against changes.

What will the next lecture focus on?

• Using CSS selectors.

• Traversing sibling elements using Xpath.

• Introduction to Selenium.

• Advanced JavaScript techniques.

How can you move from one sibling to another using Xpath?

• By using sibling nodes.

• By using parent nodes.

• By using JavaScript.

• By using CSS selectors.