PCPP2 Software Testing Practice Question
In pytest, how can you share a fixture across multiple files?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Place it in conftest.py.
Placing the fixture in a 'conftest.py' file within a directory makes it available to all test files in that directory and subdirectories.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Place it in conftest.py.
Why this is correct
conftest.py is the standard file for shared fixtures.
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Define it in __init__.py.
Why it's wrong here
Fixtures are not typically defined in __init__.py.
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Use the --shared-fixtures flag.
Why it's wrong here
This flag does not exist.
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Import it in every file.
Why it's wrong here
Fixtures are discovered automatically via conftest.py, not manual imports.
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