PCPP2 Software Testing Practice Question
How do you check how many times a mock object was called?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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mock.call_count
The 'call_count' attribute on a MagicMock or Mock object keeps track of the number of times it has been called.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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mock.called_times
Why it's wrong here
This attribute does not exist.
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len(mock.calls)
Why it's wrong here
The attribute is 'call_args_list', not 'calls'.
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mock.call_count
Why this is correct
This is the correct property for counting calls.
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mock.get_call_count()
Why it's wrong here
This is not a method of the mock object.
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