PCPP2 Software Testing Practice Question
Which command-line argument shows the values of local variables in the event of a test 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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--showlocals
The --showlocals flag instructs pytest to display local variables in the traceback output upon failure.
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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--debug
Why it's wrong here
This starts a debugger, not just showing locals.
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--showlocals
Why this is correct
This flag is specifically for viewing local variables.
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--traceback
Why it's wrong here
This affects the format of the traceback, not variable content.
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--locals
Why it's wrong here
This flag does not exist.
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