Execution CT-PT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   During a performance test, the test engineer continuously checks CPU usage, memory consumption, and response times. What is this activity called?

   • ATest tool configuration
   • BMonitoring during execution
   • CCollecting and storing results
   • DTest data preparation
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2. 7application · medium

   After completing a performance test, the test engineer needs to store the results for analysis. The test generated multiple log files from the application server, the load generator, and the monitoring tool. The engineer is unsure how to organize the files. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AStore the files on the application server to keep them close to the system.
   • BStore the files in separate folders for each component, with a clear naming convention that includes the test ID and timestamp.
   • CDelete the log files after the test to save storage space.
   • DStore all files in a single folder with a timestamp in the folder name.
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4. 8application · medium

   A performance test team is about to execute a load test against a web application. The test plan specifies that the application server must have 8 vCPUs and 16 GB RAM. During the pre-execution check, the team discovers that the server has only 4 vCPUs allocated. The test lead decides to proceed anyway, reasoning that the load profile is moderate. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AStop and escalate to the infrastructure team to provision the required resources before execution.
   • BProceed with the test and note the deviation in the final report.
   • CRun a quick smoke test and then decide whether to proceed.
   • DReduce the load profile to compensate for the lower CPU capacity.
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5. 9application · medium

   A performance test team is preparing to execute a load test for a mobile application backend. The test data includes user profiles and transaction history. The team plans to use parameterization to simulate different users. During a trial run, they notice that the same user profile is being used repeatedly, causing unrealistic behavior. What is the most likely cause?

   • AThe parameterization is not set up correctly in the test script.
   • BThe test data is not loaded into the database.
   • CThe load profile is set to a constant load instead of a ramp-up.
   • DThe monitoring settings are causing the tool to reuse the same data.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A performance test team is preparing to execute a load test for a critical application. The test plan specifies that the test environment must be isolated and that the test data must be a specific subset of production data. During the pre-execution check, the team discovers that the test environment is not isolated and the test data is incomplete. The test schedule is tight, and delaying the test would impact the release timeline. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ADelay the test until the environment is isolated and the data is complete.
   • BRun a partial test and use the results to estimate the full performance.
   • CProceed with the test and document the deviations in the final report.
   • DRun the test with the current environment and data, but reduce the load to minimize the impact.
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