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What is the primary purpose of cy.readFile() in Cypress testing?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Cypress - File Operations
What is the primary purpose of cy.readFile() in Cypress testing?
ATo read the contents of a file during a test
BTo write data to a file during a test
CTo delete a file before running tests
DTo upload a file to the server
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the function name

    cy.readFile() suggests reading a file, not writing or deleting.
  2. Step 2: Recall Cypress documentation

    This command reads file contents so tests can verify data inside files.
  3. Final Answer:

    To read the contents of a file during a test -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    cy.readFile() reads file contents [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember: readFile reads, writeFile writes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing readFile with writeFile
  • Thinking it uploads files
  • Assuming it deletes files

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