diff --git a/tests/test_optional_dependencies.py b/tests/test_optional_dependencies.py
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+import types
+import pytest
+
+from layerforge.utils.optional_dependencies import require_module
+
+
+def test_require_module_success():
+    mod = require_module("math", "Test")
+    assert isinstance(mod, types.ModuleType)
+
+
+def test_require_module_missing():
+    with pytest.raises(ImportError) as exc:
+        require_module("nonexistent_package_xyz", "MyFeature")
+    assert str(exc.value) == "MyFeature requires the 'nonexistent_package_xyz' package. Install it via 'pip install nonexistent_package_xyz'."