[Solved] What is the purpose of the dismiss() method when handling alerts in Selenium Java? — Ans: To close the alert by clicking the Cancel button or equivalent | Selenium Java

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What is the purpose of the dismiss() method when handling alerts in Selenium Java?

ATo switch the driver focus back to the main page

BTo close the alert by clicking the Cancel button or equivalent

CTo accept the alert by clicking the OK button

DTo send text input to the alert

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the alert types
Alerts can be accepted or dismissed. Accept means OK, dismiss means Cancel.
Step 2: Know the dismiss() method role
The dismiss() method clicks the Cancel button or closes the alert without accepting it.
Final Answer:
To close the alert by clicking the Cancel button or equivalent -> Option B
Quick Check:
dismiss() = Cancel alert [OK]

Quick Trick: dismiss() cancels alert, accept() confirms it [OK]

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