Playwright · Middle · Question 38 of 75

Why can `await locator.isVisible()` cause flaky tests?

1It always throws when the element is hidden
2It waits for the full test timeout every time
3It checks once without waiting for the element

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Correct answer: It checks once without waiting for the element

Explanation

isVisible() returns the state right now. Using it in conditions or expect(...).toBe(true) races with rendering; web-first assertions retry.

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