[Solved] Examine the following code snippet:@FindBy(id = "password") private WebElement passwordField;... }Assuming the element is present on the page, what is the likely issue here? | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Page Object Model

Examine the following code snippet:

@FindBy(id = "password")
private WebElement passwordField;

public void enterPassword(String pwd) {
    passwordField.sendKeys(pwd);
}

Assuming the element is present on the page, what is the likely issue here?

AThe locator id "password" is invalid syntax

BThe WebElement is not initialized because PageFactory.initElements() was not called

CsendKeys() cannot be used on WebElement fields

DThe method enterPassword should return a boolean

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check WebElement initialization
Using @FindBy requires calling PageFactory.initElements() to initialize elements.
Step 2: Analyze code snippet
Code snippet does not show initialization; without it, passwordField remains null.
Step 3: Other options
Locator syntax is valid, sendKeys() is correct, and return type is not mandatory.
Final Answer:
The WebElement is not initialized because PageFactory.initElements() was not called -> Option B
Quick Check:
Always initialize elements with PageFactory [OK]

Quick Trick: Missing PageFactory.initElements() causes null WebElement [OK]

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