[Solved] What will happen if you run the following code snippet?driver.findElement(By.name("fileUpload")).sendKeys("C:\\docs\\report.pdf");Assuming the element exists and the file path is correct. | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Handling Form Elements

What will happen if you run the following code snippet?

driver.findElement(By.name("fileUpload")).sendKeys("C:\\docs\\report.pdf");

Assuming the element exists and the file path is correct.

AThe file 'report.pdf' will be uploaded successfully

BThe code will throw a NoSuchElementException

CThe file input will be cleared

DThe file path will be typed as text but no upload occurs

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Confirm element presence and file path validity
The element is found by name and the file path is valid and escaped correctly.
Step 2: Understand sendKeys effect on file input
sendKeys sets the file path, triggering the file upload process.
Final Answer:
The file 'report.pdf' will be uploaded successfully -> Option A
Quick Check:
Valid element + sendKeys file path = upload success [OK]

Quick Trick: Correct path + element = sendKeys uploads file [OK]

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