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13.1. Why Performance Testing?
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What is the main goal of performance testing?
Hint
Think about system efficiency.
- 2.
Why is detecting bottlenecks important before production?
Hint
Consider the impact on users.
- 3.
What does performance testing primarily check?
- If the system functions correctly
- If the system works well under load
- Response time of individual operations
Hint
Focus on system capabilities under heavy usage.
- 4.
True or False: Performance testing is the same as functional testing.
- True
- False
Hint
Remember the key focus of each testing type.
- 5.
Consider a web application that crashes during peak shopping hours. Describe how performance testing could identify potential failure points before this occurs.
Hint
Think in terms of user behavior during high traffic.
- 6.
Imagine you are preparing an application for a major launch. What performance testing strategies would you implement to ensure it can handle user loads efficiently?
Hint
Focus on different testing types and their purposes.
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