[Solved] Consider this page class method:public void clickSubmit() { submitButton.click(); }If submitButton is not initialized properly, what will happen when clickSubmit() is called? | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Page Object Model

Consider this page class method:

public void clickSubmit() {
  submitButton.click();
}

If submitButton is not initialized properly, what will happen when clickSubmit() is called?

AThe test passes silently

BMethod executes without error but does nothing

CNoSuchElementException is thrown immediately

DNullPointerException is thrown

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand uninitialized WebElement behavior
If submitButton is null (not initialized), calling click() on it causes NullPointerException.
Step 2: Differentiate exceptions
NoSuchElementException occurs when element is searched but not found, not when variable is null.
Final Answer:
NullPointerException is thrown -> Option D
Quick Check:
Uninitialized WebElement click = NullPointerException [OK]

Quick Trick: Uninitialized WebElement causes NullPointerException on method call [OK]

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