Certified Tester Performance Testing

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Question 1 of 40

What challenge must be considered when using crowds to emulate load generation?

The load generation will be difficult to reproduce.

The load generation method is less sensitive to changes in the UI.

This type of load generation is more suitable for mainframe applications.

This technique is more precise than other methods of load generation.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2 of 40

Which of the following is a general principle of performance testing?

Tests must be executable within the project timeframe.

Test results must be comparable to tester expectations.

Test results must vary when the tests are run repeatedly on an unchanged system.

Tests must align with the ideal outcome of stakeholders.

Correct Answer: A

Question 3 of 40

Which of the following is a typical performance risk associated with distributed architectures?

A local hard disk that has been de-fragmented

Excess computer memory resources

Unreliable or unpredictable remote servers

Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity

Correct Answer: C

Question 4 of 40

Which of the following is a typical performance risk associated with mobile, browser-based, and embedded real-time architectures?

Slow hard disk speed

Misconfigured host machine

Unexpected loads due to API accessibility

Internet connectivity issues

Correct Answer: C

Question 5 of 40

You are managing the testing efforts of an existing distributed system that manages inventories of automobile and light truck tires from multiple warehouses across the country. The system is being enhanced to track incoming restocking shipments at the point of entry to the warehouse and outbound sales shipments at the point of shipment from the warehouse, all of which are executed in real-time. System loads traditionally peak on Mondays due to built-up demand from the previous weekend.
You are preparing a presentation to the business stakeholders, outlining your performance testing strategy.
Which of the following is appropriate to present to this audience?

Established HTTP response per second goals that will have acceptable minimum, maximum, and average response times

A test plan that includes specific technical specifications for the computing hardware to be used for performance testing

A comprehensive list of support staff to be available during performance testing, including key members of the application development team

The risks that may exist due to platform differences between the test environment and the production environment

Correct Answer: D