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If validate="false" in struts-config.xml action tag?

  1. Validate() method of ActionForm called automatically

  2. Validate() method of Action called automatically

  3. Validate() method of ActionForm Not Called automatically

  4. None Of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When validate="false" is configured in the `tag ofstruts-config.xml, the Struts framework bypasses automatic form validation. Consequently, thevalidate()method of the associatedActionForm` is not called automatically before the request is forwarded to the Action class. Other options incorrectly state that validation is triggered.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the purpose of the validate attribute in the `tag of thestruts-config.xml` file in the Struts framework.

The validate attribute is used to specify whether the validate() method of the associated ActionForm class should be automatically called before executing the action.

When the validate attribute is set to "true", the validate() method of the associated ActionForm class is called automatically. This allows for server-side validation of the form inputs before processing the action.

On the other hand, when the validate attribute is set to "false", the validate() method of the associated ActionForm class will not be called automatically. This means that the server-side validation of the form inputs will not be performed before executing the action.

Based on this understanding, let's go through each option:

Option A) Validate() method of ActionForm called automatically This option is incorrect because when validate="false", the validate() method of the ActionForm class is not called automatically.

Option B) Validate() method of Action called automatically This option is incorrect because the validate() method of the Action class is not directly related to the validate attribute in the `tag. Thevalidate()method of theActionclass is responsible for implementing any additional validation logic specific to the action, and it is not affected by thevalidate` attribute.

Option C) Validate() method of ActionForm Not Called automatically This option is correct. When validate="false", the validate() method of the associated ActionForm class will not be called automatically.

Option D) None of the above This option is incorrect because option C is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. The validate() method of the ActionForm class is not called automatically when validate="false" in the `tag of thestruts-config.xml` file.

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