diff --git a/src/test/java/DummyTest.java b/src/test/java/DummyTest.java
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+import org.junit.Test;
+import static org.junit.Assert.fail;
+
+public class DummyTest {
+
+    @Test
+    public void testFailure() {
+        fail("This test intentionally fails. Your JUnit configuration is working if you see this message.");
+    }
+}