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Which option is the safer default when shipping code around parameterized tests?

Multiple choiceHardchapter-9-curatedpremiumtestingparameterized-tests
python
import pytest

@pytest.mark.parametrize("subtotal,expected", [(50, 6.5), (120, 0)])
def test_shipping_fee(subtotal: float, expected: float) -> None:
    assert shipping_fee(subtotal) == expected
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer

A. Choose the simpler shape that keeps the rule obvious, validated, and easy to observe in logs or tests.

Why

The safest default is usually the one that lowers ambiguity and makes errors easier to diagnose.

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