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Automated Test Assertion Outcome

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In an automated unit test, what happens when the assertion evaluates to false?

The test framework skips the test and moves on to the next one

The test framework re-runs the test with different inputs automatically

The test has failed, indicating the actual result did not match the expected result

The test is flagged as inconclusive and requires manual review

Correct Answer

The test has failed, indicating the actual result did not match the expected result

Explanation

In an automated test, the assertion compares the result of the call with the expected result. If the assertion evaluates to true, the test is successful. If it evaluates to false, the test has failed - meaning the actual output did not match what was expected.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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