[Solved] Analyze this test function:def test_access_element(): data = [1, 2, 3] assert data[5] == 3What is the issue with this test code? | Testing Fundamentals

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Analyze this test function:

def test_access_element():
    data = [1, 2, 3]
    assert data[5] == 3

What is the issue with this test code?

ATypeError because list elements cannot be compared

BSyntaxError because of incorrect assert statement

CThe test will always pass since 3 is in the list

DIndexError due to accessing an out-of-range list element

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the list and index used
The list 'data' has 3 elements indexed 0 to 2.
Step 2: Check the index accessed
The code tries to access data[5], which is out of range.
Final Answer:
IndexError due to accessing an out-of-range list element -> Option D
Quick Check:
Accessing invalid list index causes IndexError [OK]

Quick Trick: List indices must be within range [OK]

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