Cypress Dashboard (Cloud) service - Test Execution Trace

Test Overview

This test runs a simple web page check using Cypress and sends results to the Cypress Dashboard (Cloud) service. It verifies that the page title is correct and that the test results are recorded in the cloud dashboard.

Test Code - Cypress

Cypress

describe('Cypress Dashboard Example Test', () => {
  it('checks the page title and reports to Dashboard', () => {
    cy.visit('https://example.cypress.io')
    cy.title().should('include', 'Kitchen Sink')
  })
})

Execution Trace - 6 Steps

Step	Action	System State	Assertion	Result
1	Test starts	Cypress test runner initializes with Dashboard integration enabled	—	PASS
2	Browser opens	Browser window opens controlled by Cypress	—	PASS
3	Navigates to 'https://example.cypress.io'	Page loads with title 'Cypress Kitchen Sink'	—	PASS
4	Finds page title	Page title element is accessible	Title includes 'Kitchen Sink'	PASS
5	Assertion checks title content	Title text matches expected substring	cy.title().should('include', 'Kitchen Sink')	PASS
6	Test completes and sends results to Cypress Dashboard (Cloud)	Test results uploaded to Dashboard with metadata and screenshots (if any)	Dashboard confirms receipt of test run data	PASS

Failure Scenario

Failing Condition: Page title does not include expected text 'Kitchen Sink'

Execution Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What does the test verify on the web page?

A The page title includes 'Kitchen Sink'

B The page contains a button with id 'submit'

C The page URL is 'https://google.com'

D The page background color is blue

Key Result

Always verify key page elements with clear assertions and use the Cypress Dashboard to track test runs and results in the cloud for better visibility and debugging.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of the Cypress Dashboard (Cloud) service?

easy

A. To replace the Cypress test runner

B. To collect and display test results online for better tracking

C. To write test scripts automatically

D. To run tests locally without internet connection

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the role of Cypress Dashboard

   The Cypress Dashboard service collects test results and shows them online.

2. Step 2: Compare options with this role

   Only To collect and display test results online for better tracking describes collecting and displaying test results online for tracking.

3. Final Answer:

   To collect and display test results online for better tracking -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Cypress Dashboard = Online test results tracking [OK]

Hint: Dashboard = online test results viewer [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking Dashboard runs tests locally
• Confusing Dashboard with test script writing
• Assuming Dashboard replaces test runner

2. Which command option is used to send test results to the Cypress Dashboard service?

easy

A. --sync

B. --upload

C. --record

D. --push

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall the command to send results

   The --record option is used with the project key to send test results to the Dashboard.

2. Step 2: Verify other options

   Options like --upload, --sync, and --push are not valid Cypress commands for this purpose.

3. Final Answer:

   --record -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Send results = --record [OK]

Hint: Use --record to send results [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using --upload instead of --record
• Confusing with git push commands
• Omitting the project key with --record

3. Given the command cypress run --record --key abc123, what is the expected outcome?

medium

A. Tests run and results are sent to Dashboard with key abc123

B. Tests fail to run due to missing project key

C. Tests run locally without sending results

D. Tests run but results are saved only locally

Solution

1. Step 1: Analyze the command options

   The command includes --record and a project key abc123, which means results will be sent to the Dashboard.

2. Step 2: Understand the effect

   Tests run normally and results are uploaded to the Dashboard service using the provided key.

3. Final Answer:

   Tests run and results are sent to Dashboard with key abc123 -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   --record + key = send results [OK]

Hint: --record with key sends results online [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming tests run without sending results
• Thinking project key is optional
• Confusing local save with Dashboard upload

4. You run cypress run --record but get an error about missing project key. What is the fix?

medium

A. Add the --key option with your project key

B. Remove --record to run tests locally

C. Update Cypress to latest version

D. Run tests without internet connection

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify the error cause

   The error about missing project key means --record was used without specifying --key.

2. Step 2: Apply the fix

   Add --key your_project_key to the command to authenticate and send results.

3. Final Answer:

   Add the --key option with your project key -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Missing key error = add --key [OK]

Hint: Always provide --key with --record [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring the missing key error
• Removing --record instead of adding key
• Assuming update fixes key error

5. Your team wants to track flaky tests using Cypress Dashboard. Which combination helps achieve this best?

hard

A. Run tests without Dashboard and email reports daily

B. Run tests locally and share screenshots manually

C. Disable recording and rely on console logs only

D. Use --record with project key and enable Dashboard retries

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand flaky test tracking

   Flaky tests are unstable tests that sometimes fail. Cypress Dashboard can track retries and failures.

2. Step 2: Identify best practice

   Using --record with the project key sends results to Dashboard, and enabling retries in Dashboard helps track flaky tests.

3. Final Answer:

   Use --record with project key and enable Dashboard retries -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Track flaky tests = record + retries [OK]

Hint: Record tests and enable retries in Dashboard [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Relying on manual screenshots only
• Disabling recording loses Dashboard benefits
• Using email reports misses real-time tracking