[Solved] A tester wrote this acceptance test scenario:Given the user is on the homepage When the user clicks the 'Submit' button Then the form should be submittedBut during... What is the most likely cause? | Testing Fundamentals

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A tester wrote this acceptance test scenario:

Given the user is on the homepage
When the user clicks the 'Submit' button
Then the form should be submitted

But during testing, clicking 'Submit' does nothing. What is the most likely cause?

AThe form submission is successful but not visible

BThe 'Submit' button locator is incorrect or missing

CThe user is not on the homepage

DThe acceptance test scenario is invalid syntax

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the test failure symptom
Clicking 'Submit' does nothing, so the button action is not triggered.
Step 2: Identify common causes for no action on click
Incorrect or missing locator means the test cannot find the button to click, causing no action.
Final Answer:
The 'Submit' button locator is incorrect or missing -> Option B
Quick Check:
Button not found = no click action [OK]

Quick Trick: No action on click? Check button locator first [OK]

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