Principles of Performance Testing CT-PT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A company is launching a new online service that is expected to have unpredictable traffic spikes. The operations team is concerned about the risk of service outages during these spikes. They have a limited budget and need to decide how to mitigate this risk. Which approach best balances cost and risk?

   • AConduct performance testing to identify the system's capacity limits and plan for scaling
   • BOver-provision the infrastructure to handle the maximum possible load
   • CDefer performance testing until after the launch to save costs
   • DRely on monitoring tools to detect issues after they occur
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is typically the first step in the performance testing process?

   • AAnalyzing performance test results
   • BFixing performance bottlenecks found in the system
   • CExecuting the performance test scripts
   • DPlanning performance tests, including defining objectives and success criteria
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which role is primarily responsible for designing and executing performance tests?

   • ABusiness analyst
   • BSystem administrator
   • CDatabase administrator
   • DPerformance tester
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5. 14application · medium

   During a performance test execution, the test team observes that response times are increasing sharply as the load approaches the target level. The performance tester suspects a bottleneck in the application code. Which role is primarily responsible for analyzing the application code to confirm the bottleneck?

   • AThe performance tester
   • BThe system administrator
   • CThe business analyst
   • DThe developer
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is a benefit of performance testing in terms of user experience?

   • AIt helps maintain fast response times, preventing user frustration and abandonment
   • BIt ensures the system has a visually appealing interface
   • CIt reduces the number of functional defects in the application
   • DIt guarantees that all user data is encrypted
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