13.2.1. Load Testing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is load testing?

   Hint

   Think about what happens during typical usage.

2. 2.

   Name one performance testing metric.

   Hint

   These metrics help measure performance.

3. 3.

   What does load testing evaluate?

   • System behavior under expected user load
   • System speed only
   • Database performance

   Hint

   Think about what we want to learn from user interactions.

4. 4.

   Is stress testing related to load testing?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when stress is applied to a system.

5. 5.

   Design a load testing strategy for a new e-commerce website expecting a launch. What metrics would you focus on and why?

   Hint

   Consider the critical functions of the website and what users need.

6. 6.

   You have run a load test with JMeter, and the results show a high error rate. What steps would you take to diagnose and fix the issue?

   Hint

   Think about how you'd investigate and resolve performance issues.