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Why does Cypress require a Dashboard project to run tests in parallel?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Cypress - CI/CD and Reporting
Why does Cypress require a Dashboard project to run tests in parallel?
ATo coordinate test distribution and collect results from multiple machines
BTo disable retries automatically during parallel runs
CTo force tests to run sequentially for stability
DTo prevent tests from running on multiple browsers
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of the Dashboard in parallel execution

    The Dashboard acts as a central server to split tests across machines and gather results.

  2. Step 2: Identify why this coordination is necessary

    Without coordination, tests could overlap or results would be incomplete.

  3. Final Answer:

    To coordinate test distribution and collect results from multiple machines -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Dashboard coordinates parallel test runs [OK]
Quick Trick: Dashboard coordinates and collects parallel test results [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking Dashboard disables retries
  • Assuming Dashboard forces sequential runs
  • Believing Dashboard limits browser usage

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