[Solved] Identify the error in the following Selenium Java code for checking a checkbox:WebElement checkbox = driver.findElement(By.id("terms")); if (checkbox.isSelected() = false) { checkbox.click(); } | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Handling Form Elements

Identify the error in the following Selenium Java code for checking a checkbox:

WebElement checkbox = driver.findElement(By.id("terms"));
if (checkbox.isSelected() = false) {
    checkbox.click();
}

AUsing assignment operator '=' instead of comparison '==' in if condition

BMissing semicolon after findElement statement

CUsing click() instead of select() method

DIncorrect locator type used

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if condition syntax
The condition uses '=' which assigns value instead of '==' for comparison.
Step 2: Correct syntax
It should be checkbox.isSelected() == false or better !checkbox.isSelected().
Final Answer:
Using assignment operator '=' instead of comparison '==' in if condition -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use '==' for comparison, not '=' [OK]

Quick Trick: Use '==' for comparison in if conditions [OK]

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