Closing browser (close vs quit) in Selenium Java - Quick Revision & Key Differences

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the close() method do in Selenium WebDriver?

The close() method closes the current browser window that the WebDriver is controlling. If multiple windows are open, only the active one is closed.

beginner

What is the difference between close() and quit() methods in Selenium?

close() closes only the current browser window, while quit() closes all browser windows and ends the WebDriver session completely.

intermediate

When should you use quit() instead of close()?

Use quit() when you want to end the entire browser session and release all resources. This is useful at the end of a test to clean up properly.

intermediate

What happens if you call close() on the last open browser window?

If close() is called on the last open window, it closes that window but the WebDriver session may still remain active until quit() is called.

beginner

Why is it important to call quit() at the end of Selenium tests?

Calling quit() ensures all browser windows are closed and the WebDriver session is properly terminated, preventing resource leaks and hanging processes.

Which Selenium method closes all browser windows and ends the WebDriver session?

A close()

B exit()

C stop()

D quit()

quit() closes all browser windows and ends the WebDriver session completely.

What does close() do if multiple browser windows are open?

A Closes the current window only

B Closes all windows

C Does nothing

D Closes the first window opened

close() closes only the current active browser window.

If you forget to call quit() after tests, what might happen?

A WebDriver automatically quits

B Browser windows stay open and resources are not released

C Nothing, it is optional

D Tests run faster

Not calling quit() can leave browser windows open and cause resource leaks.

Which method should you use to close only the current browser tab?

A close()

B quit()

C exit()

D shutdown()

close() closes only the current browser window or tab.

After calling close() on the last window, what is the WebDriver session state?

A Session crashes

B Session ends automatically

C Session remains active until <code>quit()</code> is called

D Session restarts

The WebDriver session remains active until quit() is called, even if all windows are closed.

Explain the difference between close() and quit() in Selenium WebDriver.

Think about how many windows each method closes and what happens to the WebDriver session.

Why is it important to call quit() at the end of your Selenium tests?

Consider what happens if you leave browser windows open after tests finish.