13.1. Why Performance Testing?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main goal of performance testing?

   Hint

   Think about system efficiency.

2. 2.

   Why is detecting bottlenecks important before production?

   Hint

   Consider the impact on users.

3. 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. 4.

   True or False: Performance testing is the same as functional testing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the key focus of each testing type.

5. 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. 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.