PCPP2 Software Testing Practice Question
Which THREE attributes of 'unittest.mock.Mock' allow for verifying call interactions?
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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call_args_list
call_args, call_args_list, and method_calls provide metadata about how the mock was interacted with during a test.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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call_args_list
Why this is correct
Stores a list of all call arguments.
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return_value
Why it's wrong here
This sets behavior, it doesn't track history.
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side_effect
Why it's wrong here
This sets behavior, it doesn't track history.
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call_args
Why this is correct
Stores the arguments of the last call.
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method_calls
Why this is correct
Stores calls made to child methods.
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