Playwright · Middle · Question 36 of 75

Why is `force: true` on a click risky?

1It disables the test timeout for the whole test
2It clicks so hard that the browser can crash
3It skips actionability checks and may hide real UI bugs

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Correct answer: It skips actionability checks and may hide real UI bugs

Explanation

If an overlay covers the button, a real user can't click it. Forcing the click makes the test pass while the bug stays.

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