[Solved] What is wrong with this code snippet for selecting a radio button?WebElement rb = driver.findElement(By.name("gender")); if(rb.isSelected()) { rb.click(); } | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Handling Form Elements

What is wrong with this code snippet for selecting a radio button?

WebElement rb = driver.findElement(By.name("gender"));
if(rb.isSelected()) {
  rb.click();
}

AIt clicks the radio button twice

BIt never clicks the radio button

CIt throws NoSuchElementException

DIt clicks the radio button only if already selected

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze if condition logic
The code clicks the radio button only if it is already selected.
Step 2: Understand expected behavior
Usually, you want to click if not selected, so logic is reversed.
Final Answer:
It clicks the radio button only if already selected -> Option D
Quick Check:
Click only if selected = wrong logic [OK]

Quick Trick: Click radio button only if not selected (use !isSelected()) [OK]

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