EdgeOptions configuration in Selenium Java - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is EdgeOptions used for in Selenium?

EdgeOptions is used to customize and configure the Microsoft Edge browser before launching it in Selenium tests. It allows setting browser preferences, arguments, and capabilities.

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How do you add a command line argument to Edge using EdgeOptions?

Use the method addArguments(String... args) on an EdgeOptions instance. For example, options.addArguments("--headless") runs Edge in headless mode.

intermediate

What is the purpose of setCapability in EdgeOptions?

The setCapability method sets specific browser capabilities or preferences that control browser behavior during tests, like enabling logging or disabling extensions.

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How can you disable browser notifications in Edge using EdgeOptions?

You can disable notifications by adding the argument --disable-notifications using addArguments method on EdgeOptions.

beginner

Show a simple Java code snippet to launch Edge in headless mode using EdgeOptions.

EdgeOptions options = new EdgeOptions(); options.addArguments("--headless"); WebDriver driver = new EdgeDriver(options);

Which method is used to add command line arguments to Edge in Selenium?

A addArguments()

B setArguments()

C addCapabilities()

D setOptions()

The correct method to add command line arguments is addArguments() on the EdgeOptions object.

What does the argument "--headless" do when added to EdgeOptions?

A Clears browser cache

B Enables browser notifications

C Disables JavaScript

D Runs Edge without a graphical user interface

The "--headless" argument runs the browser without opening a visible window, useful for automated tests.

How do you disable browser notifications in Edge using EdgeOptions?

A options.disableNotifications()

B options.setCapability("notifications", false)

C options.addArguments("--disable-notifications")

D options.addArguments("--enable-notifications")

Disabling notifications is done by adding the argument "--disable-notifications".

Which class do you instantiate to configure Edge browser options in Selenium Java?

A EdgeOptions

B ChromeOptions

C FirefoxOptions

D BrowserOptions

EdgeOptions is the class specifically for configuring Microsoft Edge browser options.

What is the purpose of the setCapability method in EdgeOptions?

A To launch the browser

B To set specific browser capabilities or preferences

C To add command line arguments

D To close the browser

setCapability sets browser capabilities like enabling logging or disabling extensions.

Explain how to configure Microsoft Edge to run in headless mode using EdgeOptions in Selenium Java.

Think about how to tell the browser not to open a window.

Describe how EdgeOptions helps customize browser behavior in Selenium tests.

Consider what you might want to change about the browser before it starts.