diff --git a/launch/test/launch/test_execute_process.py b/launch/test/launch/test_execute_process.py
index d44721821..9a422dbdb 100644
--- a/launch/test/launch/test_execute_process.py
+++ b/launch/test/launch/test_execute_process.py
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ def generate_launch_description():
         return LaunchDescription([
 
             ExecuteProcess(
-                cmd=[sys.executable, '-c', "print('action'); false"],
+                cmd=[sys.executable, '-c', "import sys; print('action'); sys.exit(1)"],
                 respawn=True, respawn_delay=respawn_delay, on_exit=on_exit_callback
             ),