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Welcome to the Pytest Framework Quiz! This blog post features 25 multiple-choice questions that explore concepts of Pytest Framework.
1. What is pytest primarily used for?
Select the best answer
a) Web development
b) Data science
c) Testing Python code
d) Network programming
Answer 1
c) Testing Python code
2. How can you configure Pytest to show the output of print statements in test runs?
Choose one option
a) Pytest -s
b) Pytest -v
c) Pytest -x
d) Pytest -k
Answer 2
a) Pytest -s
The `-s` option disables output capturing, allowing print statements to display their output in the terminal.
3. Which pytest plugin is used to measure code coverage of tests?
Choose one option
a) pytest-cov
b) pytest-cover
c) pytest-covplugin
d) pytest-check
Answer 3
a) pytest-cov
You can run Pytest tests with coverage analysis by using the option “–cov”, followed by the name of the module or package to analyze.
4. How can you run a specific test function within a test file using pytest?
Choose one option
a) pytest test_filename::test_function_name
b) pytest -run=test_function_name
c) pytest –function=test_function_name
d) pytest -f test_function_name
Answer 4
a) pytest test_filename::test_function_name
This command allows you to execute only the specified test function within the given test file.
5. What does the `pytest.raises` context manager do?
Choose one option
a) Logs exceptions
b) Retrieves exception details
c) Asserts that a specific exception is raised
d) Avoids exception processing in tests
Answer 5
c) Asserts that a specific exception is raised
Pytest.raises() is used to test if a specific exception is raised during the execution of a Pytest test.
6. How can you generate a JUnit-style XML test report in Pytest?
a) Pytest –junitxml=report.xml
b) Pytest –xml-report=report.xml
c) Pytest –report-junit=report.xml
d) Pytest –junit=report.xml
Answer 6
a) Pytest –junitxml=report.xml
You can generate a JUnit-style XML test report in Pytest by using the option “–junitxml”, followed by the name of the report file.
7. What is the purpose of the assert statement in Pytest tests?
a) To define test fixtures
b) To skip certain tests
c) To define and manage test parameters
d) To check test results and raise an exception if they are not as expected
Answer 7
d) To check test results and raise an exception if they are not as expected
8. What is the purpose of Pytest plugins?
Choose one option
a) To define and manage test fixtures and hooks
b) To extend the functionality of Pytest
c) To skip certain tests
d) To collect and report test results
Answer 8
b) To extend the functionality of Pytest
9. What is the purpose of the Pytest-mock library?
Choose one option
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
b) To provide a framework for testing asynchronous code
c) To provide performance testing functionality for Pytest tests
d) To provide load testing functionality for Pytest tests
Answer 9
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
The Pytest-mock library is used to provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests.
10. What is the purpose of the Pytest-bdd library?
Choose one option
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
b) To provide a framework for testing asynchronous code
c) To provide performance testing functionality for Pytest tests
d) To provide a behavior-driven development (BDD) testing framework for Pytest tests
Answer 10
d) To provide a behavior-driven development (BDD) testing framework for Pytest tests
The Pytest-bdd library is used to provide a behavior-driven development (BDD) testing framework for Pytest tests.
11. How can you run Pytest tests on multiple Python versions?
Choose one option
a) By using the tox tool
b) By using the Pytest-xdist plugin
c) By using the Pytest-cov plugin
d) By using the Pytest-flake8 plugin
Answer 11
a) By using the tox tool
Tox is a tool specifically designed to automate testing across multiple Python environments, allowing you to define configurations for different Python versions in a `tox.ini` file.
12. What is the purpose of the Pytest-html plugin?
Choose one option
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
b) To provide a framework for testing asynchronous code
c) To provide performance testing functionality for Pytest tests
d) To generate HTML reports of Pytest test results
Answer 12
d) To generate HTML reports of Pytest test results
13. What is the purpose of the Pytest-xdist plugin?
Choose one option
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
b) To provide a framework for testing asynchronous code
c) To provide performance testing functionality for Pytest tests
d) To distribute Pytest tests across multiple CPUs or machines
Answer 13
d) To distribute Pytest tests across multiple CPUs or machines
The Pytest-xdist plugin is used to distribute Pytest tests across multiple CPUs or machines.
14. What is the purpose of the Pytest-cov plugin?
Choose one option
a) To provide mocking functionality for Pytest tests
b) To provide a framework for testing asynchronous code
c) To provide performance testing functionality for Pytest tests
d) To provide coverage analysis for Pytest tests
Answer 14
d) To provide coverage analysis for Pytest tests
15. How can you mark a Pytest test with a custom label?
Choose one option
a) @Pytest.label
b) @Pytest.tag
c) @Pytest.mark.label
d) @Pytest.mark.tag
Answer 15
d) @Pytest.mark.tag
16. Can we run tests in pytest parallely?
Choose one option
a) Yes
b) No
Answer 16
a) Yes
17. How can you run Pytest tests in parallel?
Choose one option
a) Pytest -n
b) Pytest -x
c) Pytest -k
d) Pytest -p
Answer 17
a) Pytest -n
You can run Pytest tests in parallel by using the option “-n”, followed by the number of workers to use.
18. Which marker in pytest is used to execute tests serially, avoiding parallel execution?
Choose one option
a) @pytest.single
b) @pytest.serial
c) @pytest.mark.no_parallel
d) @pytest.mark.run
Answer 18
c) @pytest.mark.no_parallel
19. How do you parameterize tests in pytest?
a) Use @pytest.param
b) Use @pytest.mark.variable
c) Use @pytest.mark.parametrize
d) Use @pytest.parameterize
Answer 19
c) Use @pytest.mark.parametrize
20. What is the purpose of pytest’s `-q` option?
a) Run tests quietly with minimal output
b) Enable quick testing mode
c) Execute tests without dependencies
d) Provide a verbose output
Answer 20
a) Run tests quietly with minimal output
21. How do you add an environmental variable before running tests in pytest?
a) Use @env
b) Use pytest.env_var
c) Use the custom fixture setup
d) Directly set the variable in the terminal
Answer 21
d) Directly set the variable in the terminal
Setting environment variables directly in the terminal is a common way to configure the environment before running pytest tests.
22. Which pytest feature allows grouping and organizing test codes logically?
a) Packages
b) Test Suites
c) Collections
d) Test Modules
Answer 22
b) Test Suites
23. What is the function of pytest.ini or tox.ini in the context of pytest?
a) To manage test assertions
b) To configure pytest options and plugins
c) To store test logs
d) To compile test code
Answer 23
b) To configure pytest options and plugins
24. How can test output be redirected to a file in pytest?
a) Use –logfile=file.log
b) pytest –log=file.log
c) Redirect output manually in the terminal
d) pytest test.py > output.log
Answer 24
d) pytest test.py > output.log
The command pytest test.py > output.log is used to execute tests in a file named test.py using pytest, while redirecting the console output to a file named output.log
25. How do you ignore warnings in pytest test outputs?
a) –ignore-warnings
b) –restrict-warnings
c) –disable-warnings
d) pytest does not support ignoring warnings
Answer 25
c) –disable-warnings
You can use the --disable-warnings command-line option to suppress the warning summary entirely from the test run output.
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