Principles of Performance Testing CT-PT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A performance test has revealed a bottleneck in the application server. The performance tester has identified that the issue is likely due to inefficient code in a specific module. However, the developer responsible for that module is on leave. The project manager wants to resolve the issue quickly. Which action should the performance tester take?

   • AIgnore the bottleneck and focus on other test areas
   • BWait for the developer to return before taking any action
   • CCollaborate with another developer or the team lead to analyze and fix the code
   • DAnalyze the code and attempt to fix it themselves
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2. 22application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing the test plan for a new mobile banking app. The plan includes functional tests for each feature and a separate set of tests to measure response times under various load levels. The project manager asks why the load tests are necessary if functional tests already pass. Which response best explains the difference?

   • ALoad tests are required to verify the app's user interface design
   • BLoad tests are needed to ensure the app is secure from external attacks
   • CFunctional tests verify correctness, while load tests verify that the app remains responsive and stable under concurrent usage
   • DFunctional tests are only for developers, while load tests are for testers
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a non-functional aspect that performance testing focuses on?

   • AData integrity in database transactions
   • BCorrectness of business logic
   • CUser interface layout
   • DScalability of the system
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5. 24application · medium

   An organization is adopting a DevOps model with continuous integration and continuous delivery. The team wants to catch performance regressions early in the development cycle. When should performance testing be integrated into the software development lifecycle?

   • AContinuously throughout the lifecycle, including early and often
   • BOnly after the system is fully deployed to production
   • COnly during the final system testing phase
   • DDuring the requirements phase only
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6. 25application · medium

   A performance test team is planning a load test for a new e-commerce website. They have identified the key business processes, such as browsing products and checking out. What is the next step in the design phase?

   • AAnalyze the results
   • BReport findings to stakeholders
   • CDefine the test environment and data requirements
   • DExecute the load test
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