[Solved] What will happen if you run TestNG with this XML snippet?<groups> <run> <exclude name="smoke"/> </run> </groups>Assuming some tests belong to 'smoke' group and others do not. | Selenium Java

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What will happen if you run TestNG with this XML snippet?

<groups>
  <run>
    <exclude name="smoke"/>
  </run>
</groups>

Assuming some tests belong to 'smoke' group and others do not.

AAll tests except those in 'smoke' group will run

BOnly 'smoke' group tests will run

CNo tests will run

DAll tests will run regardless of groups

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand exclude in groups
The exclude tag removes tests in the specified group from running.
Step 2: Apply exclude to 'smoke'
Tests in 'smoke' group are skipped; others run normally.
Final Answer:
All tests except those in 'smoke' group will run -> Option A
Quick Check:
Exclude group = skip those tests [OK]

Quick Trick: Exclude skips tests in that group during run [OK]

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