[Solved] What is the best way to handle an unexpected alert in Selenium WebDriver using Java? — Ans: Switch to the alert using driver.switchTo().alert() and then accept or dismiss... | Selenium Java

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What is the best way to handle an unexpected alert in Selenium WebDriver using Java?

AClose the browser immediately without handling the alert

BIgnore the alert and continue with the test execution

CSwitch to the alert using driver.switchTo().alert() and then accept or dismiss it

DUse Thread.sleep() to wait for the alert to disappear

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Detect the unexpected alert
Use driver.switchTo().alert() to switch focus to the alert popup.
Step 2: Handle the alert appropriately
Call accept() or dismiss() on the alert object to close it and continue the test.
Final Answer:
Switch to the alert and accept or dismiss it -> Option C
Quick Check:
Unexpected alert handling = Switch and accept/dismiss [OK]

Quick Trick: Always switch to alert before handling it [OK]

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