Principles of Performance Testing CT-PT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A performance test has been executed, and the results show that the application server's CPU utilization is at 95% during the peak load. The performance tester needs to determine whether this is a bottleneck caused by the application code or by insufficient hardware resources. Which role should the performance tester collaborate with to make this determination?

   • AThe database administrator
   • BThe system administrator
   • CThe business analyst
   • DThe project manager
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2. 17application · medium

   A software team has just completed functional testing of a new web application. The product owner wants to ensure the application will not become unresponsive when 500 users log in simultaneously. Which type of testing should the team perform to address this concern?

   • APerformance testing to evaluate speed, scalability, and stability under load
   • BSecurity testing to check for vulnerabilities in the login process
   • CUsability testing to ensure the login page is easy to use
   • DFunctional testing to verify each user can log in correctly
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key reason for conducting performance testing?

   • ATo ensure the system is compatible with all supported browsers and devices
   • BTo confirm that all user interface elements are displayed correctly
   • CTo verify that the system meets service-level agreements (SLAs) for response time and throughput
   • DTo identify functional defects such as incorrect calculations or data handling errors
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5. 19expert · hard

   A software development team is using a continuous delivery pipeline. They have automated functional tests that run on every commit. They want to add performance testing to the pipeline but are concerned about the time it takes to run full performance tests. What is the most effective strategy to integrate performance testing without slowing down the pipeline significantly?

   • ARun a full performance test suite on every commit
   • BRun performance tests only in production
   • CRun a subset of critical performance tests on every commit and a full suite nightly
   • DSkip performance testing until the release candidate stage
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6. 20expert · hard

   A performance test team is planning a load test for a critical application. They have limited time and resources. The team must decide which activities to prioritize to ensure the test provides the most value. Which combination of activities should they prioritize?

   • AFocus only on analysis and reporting, skipping execution
   • BSpend most time on documentation and less on test design
   • CExecute the test immediately and analyze results later
   • DDefine clear objectives, design realistic scenarios, and execute the test
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