13.7. Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is performance testing?

   Hint

   Think about how applications perform in different scenarios.

2. 2.

   Name one type of performance testing.

   Hint

   Consider testing under expected user volumes.

3. 3.

   What does performance testing evaluate?

   • Functional abilities
   • Efficiency under load
   • User interface issues

   Hint

   Think about the key purpose of this testing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Spike Testing measures the system’s performance under a stable user load.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what Spike Testing aims to do.

5. 5.

   You need to conduct a load test for a new e-commerce site expecting 500 concurrent users. Describe the steps to set up your testing plan in JMeter, including the configurations needed for Thread Groups and Samplers.

   Hint

   Think about how you would replicate the user experience during a shopping session.

6. 6.

   During your performance testing, you notice a spike in error rates after 20 minutes of load testing at 2000 users. Discuss potential reasons for the increase in error rates and how you might troubleshoot them.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to a server's capability when under stress.