Opening URLs (driver.get) in Selenium Java - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

Challenge - 5 Problems

❓ Predict Output

intermediate

What is the output of this Selenium Java code snippet?

Consider the following Selenium WebDriver code snippet. What will be the URL loaded in the browser after execution?

Selenium Java

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
driver.get("https://example.com");
driver.get("https://openai.com");
String currentUrl = driver.getCurrentUrl();
System.out.println(currentUrl);

A https://example.com

B null

C Throws NoSuchSessionException

D https://openai.com

💡 Hint

Think about what happens when driver.get() is called multiple times.

The driver.get() method loads the given URL in the browser. Calling it twice loads the second URL last, so driver.getCurrentUrl() returns the last loaded URL.

❓ assertion

intermediate

Which assertion correctly verifies the page URL after opening it?

You want to verify that after opening https://example.com, the browser URL is correct. Which assertion is valid in Java with JUnit?

Selenium Java

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
driver.get("https://example.com");

A assertFalse(driver.getCurrentUrl().contains("example"));

B assertTrue(driver.getCurrentUrl() == "https://example.com");

C assertEquals("https://example.com", driver.getCurrentUrl());

D assertNull(driver.getCurrentUrl());

💡 Hint

Remember to use assertEquals for string equality in JUnit.

In Java, string equality should be checked with assertEquals or .equals(), not with ==. Option C correctly asserts the URL.

❓ locator

advanced

Which locator strategy is best to verify the page title after opening a URL?

After opening a URL with driver.get(), you want to verify the page title. Which Selenium method is best to locate the title?

A driver.getTitle()

B driver.findElement(By.tagName("title")).getText()

C driver.findElement(By.id("title")).getText()

D driver.findElement(By.className("title")).getText()

💡 Hint

Page title is not a DOM element you locate with findElement.

The page title is accessed directly by driver.getTitle(). The title tag is not accessible as a normal element for text retrieval.

🔧 Debug

advanced

Why does this Selenium code throw an exception after opening a URL?

Examine the code below. It throws a TimeoutException. What is the likely cause?

Selenium Java

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
driver.get("https://example.com");
WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(5));
wait.until(ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated(By.id("nonexistent")));

A driver.get() failed to load the URL.

B The element with id 'nonexistent' does not appear within 5 seconds.

C WebDriverWait is not imported correctly.

D The ChromeDriver instance is null.

💡 Hint

Think about what ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated waits for.

The wait tries to find an element with id 'nonexistent' which does not exist on the page, causing a timeout.

❓ framework

expert

In a Selenium test framework, what is the best practice for opening URLs to ensure test reliability?

Choose the best practice for opening URLs in Selenium tests to avoid flaky tests and improve maintainability.

A Use a configuration file or environment variables to store URLs and call <code>driver.get()</code> with those values.

B Call <code>driver.get()</code> directly in every test method with hardcoded URLs.

C Open URLs by navigating through UI clicks instead of using <code>driver.get()</code>.

D Avoid opening URLs; instead, mock the browser navigation.

💡 Hint

Think about maintainability and flexibility in test automation.

Storing URLs in configuration or environment variables allows easy updates and better test management. Hardcoding URLs in tests reduces flexibility.

Practice

1. What does the driver.get() method do in Selenium WebDriver?

easy

A. It opens the specified URL in the browser and waits for the page to load.

B. It closes the current browser window.

C. It refreshes the current page.

D. It takes a screenshot of the current page.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of driver.get()

   This method is used to open a web page by specifying its URL.

2. Step 2: Recognize the behavior of driver.get()

   It waits until the page is fully loaded before moving on to the next command.

3. Final Answer:

   It opens the specified URL in the browser and waits for the page to load. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   driver.get() opens URL and waits [OK]

Hint: Remember: driver.get() opens URL and waits for full load [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing driver.get() with driver.close()
• Thinking driver.get() refreshes the page
• Assuming driver.get() takes screenshots

2. Which of the following is the correct syntax to open "https://example.com" using Selenium WebDriver in Java?

easy

A. driver.get("https://example.com");

B. driver.open("https://example.com");

C. driver.navigateTo("https://example.com");

D. driver.loadUrl("https://example.com");

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall the correct method to open a URL in Selenium Java

   The method is driver.get(String url).

2. Step 2: Check each option's syntax

   Only driver.get("https://example.com"); is valid Selenium syntax.

3. Final Answer:

   driver.get("https://example.com"); -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Correct method is driver.get() [OK]

Hint: Use driver.get() with URL string in quotes [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using driver.open() which does not exist
• Using driver.navigateTo() instead of driver.get()
• Forgetting quotes around the URL

3. What will be the output of the following code snippet?

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
driver.get("https://example.com");
String title = driver.getTitle();
System.out.println(title);

medium

A. Prints null because the page did not load

B. Throws a syntax error because getTitle() is invalid

C. Prints the title of the page at https://example.com

D. Throws a runtime error because driver is not initialized

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the code flow

   The code opens the URL "https://example.com" and then retrieves the page title.

2. Step 2: Analyze the output of getTitle()

   getTitle() returns the title of the current page, which is printed.

3. Final Answer:

   Prints the title of the page at https://example.com -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   driver.get() loads page, getTitle() returns title [OK]

Hint: driver.get() loads page; getTitle() returns page title [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming getTitle() is invalid
• Thinking page does not load before getTitle()
• Not initializing driver before use

4. Identify the error in the following Selenium Java code snippet:

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
driver.get("https://example.com")
System.out.println(driver.getTitle());

medium

A. driver.get() method does not accept a String argument

B. ChromeDriver cannot be instantiated directly

C. driver.getTitle() is not a valid method

D. Missing semicolon after driver.get() statement

Solution

1. Step 1: Check syntax line by line

   The line driver.get("https://example.com") is missing a semicolon at the end.

2. Step 2: Verify method usage

   driver.get() accepts a String URL, and getTitle() is valid. ChromeDriver can be instantiated directly.

3. Final Answer:

   Missing semicolon after driver.get() statement -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Every statement must end with semicolon [OK]

Hint: Check for missing semicolons after statements [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Forgetting semicolon at end of statements
• Confusing method parameters
• Assuming ChromeDriver cannot be created directly

5. You want to open a URL and verify the page title contains the word "Example". Which of the following code snippets correctly does this in Selenium Java?

hard

A. driver.navigate().to("https://example.com");
assert driver.getTitle() == "Example";

B. driver.get("https://example.com");
assert driver.getTitle().contains("Example");

C. driver.get("https://example.com");
assert driver.getTitle().equals("Example");

D. driver.open("https://example.com");
assert driver.getTitle().contains("Example");

Solution

1. Step 1: Choose correct method to open URL

   driver.get() is the standard method to open a URL and wait for page load.

2. Step 2: Verify title contains "Example" correctly

   Using contains("Example") checks if the title includes the word anywhere.

3. Step 3: Check assertion correctness

   Using assert with contains is valid; equals or == would require exact match, which may fail.

4. Final Answer:

   driver.get("https://example.com"); assert driver.getTitle().contains("Example"); -> Option B

5. Quick Check:

   Use driver.get() and contains() for partial title check [OK]

Hint: Use driver.get() and contains() to check title substring [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using driver.open() which does not exist
• Using == or equals() for partial match
• Using driver.navigate().to() without waiting