Closing browser (close vs quit) in Selenium Python - Quick Revision & Key Differences

Recall & Review

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What does the close() method do in Selenium WebDriver?

The close() method closes the current browser window that the WebDriver is controlling. If multiple windows are open, only the active one closes.

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What is the difference between close() and quit() in Selenium?

close() closes the current window, while quit() closes all browser windows and ends the WebDriver session.

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When should you use quit() instead of close()?

Use quit() when you want to end the entire browser session and free all resources, especially after your test finishes.

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What happens if you call close() on the last open browser window?

Calling close() on the last window closes the browser window, but the WebDriver session may still be running until quit() is called.

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Why is it important to call quit() at the end of Selenium tests?

Calling quit() ensures all browser windows close and the WebDriver session ends, preventing resource leaks and hanging processes.

What does driver.close() do in Selenium?

A Minimizes the browser window

B Closes all browser windows and ends the session

C Restarts the browser

D Closes the current browser window

close() closes only the current window controlled by the WebDriver.

Which method should you use to end the WebDriver session and close all browser windows?

A close()

B stop()

C quit()

D exit()

quit() closes all windows and ends the WebDriver session.

If multiple browser tabs are open, what happens when you call close()?

A All tabs close

B Only the current tab closes

C The browser crashes

D Nothing happens

close() closes only the active tab or window.

What is a risk of not calling quit() after tests?

A Browser windows stay open and resources leak

B Tests run faster

C Tests fail immediately

D Nothing changes

Not calling quit() can leave browser processes running, wasting memory and CPU.

After calling close() on the last window, what should you do to fully end the session?

A Call <code>quit()</code>

B Call <code>close()</code> again

C Restart the computer

D Nothing, session ends automatically

You should call quit() to end the WebDriver session and clean up.

Explain the difference between close() and quit() in Selenium WebDriver.

Think about how many windows each method affects and session management.

Why is it important to call quit() at the end of your Selenium tests?

Consider what happens if browser processes stay open after tests.