[Solved] Consider this action method:public void selectOption(String option) { dropdown.click(); driver.findElement(By.... }What will happen if the option text does not exist in the dropdown? | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Page Object Model

Consider this action method:

public void selectOption(String option) {
    dropdown.click();
    driver.findElement(By.xpath("//option[text()='" + option + "']")).click();
}

What will happen if the option text does not exist in the dropdown?

ANo action occurs and the method completes silently

BThe first option in the dropdown is selected by default

CThe dropdown closes without selecting any option

DA NoSuchElementException is thrown at runtime

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand findElement behavior
driver.findElement throws NoSuchElementException if the element is not found.
Step 2: Apply to the given method
If the option text does not exist, the xpath search fails and exception is thrown.
Final Answer:
A NoSuchElementException is thrown at runtime -> Option D
Quick Check:
findElement missing element = NoSuchElementException [OK]

Quick Trick: findElement throws exception if element missing [OK]

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