What is the default identification method in Tosca XScan?

• A. Identification by Script
• B. Identification by Image
• C. Identification by Zoom
• D. Identification by Property

Answer: (D)

In Tosca XScan, elements are located by their properties by default. This Identification by Property method uses stable attributes of the UI element—such as name, id, class, text, or other available properties—to form a locator. This approach is preferred because those attributes tend to stay consistent across different runs and resolutions, making tests more reliable and maintainable.

If the properties don’t uniquely identify an element, Tosca can combine several properties or fall back to alternative strategies, like image-based recognition, which relies on the visual appearance of the element. Script-based identification exists for advanced, custom cases but isn’t the default because it requires extra scripting and can reduce portability. Zoom isn’t a primary identification method; it’s a tool to magnify a region to aid visual recognition.