PCPP2 Software Testing Practice Question
What command-line flag is used in pytest to stop the test suite execution after the first failure?
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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-x
The -x (or --exitfirst) flag causes pytest to exit immediately upon the first failed test.
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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--stop
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid pytest flag.
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-x
Why this is correct
-x is the correct flag for exiting on the first failure.
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-f
Why it's wrong here
The -f flag is typically used for 'fail-fast' in other tools, but not pytest.
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--halt
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid pytest flag.
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