What will be the result of this Cypress code if the page has 4 elements with class .item?:

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Cypress - Assertions

What will be the result of this Cypress code if the page has 4 elements with class .item?:

cy.get('.item').should('have.length', 3)

AThe test passes because 4 is close to 3.

BThe test fails because the length is not exactly 3.

CThe test passes because the assertion checks for at least 3.

DThe test throws a syntax error.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the assertion meaning
should('have.length', 3) requires exactly 3 elements.
Step 2: Compare actual length with expected
There are 4 elements, which does not match 3, so the assertion fails.
Final Answer:
The test fails because the length is not exactly 3. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Exact length assertion fails if count differs [OK]

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