Practice Spike Testing (13.2.3) - Performance Testing Basics

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of Spike Testing?
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Think about why it's vital for user experience.
Question 2.
Name one tool used for Spike Testing.
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This tool is widely recognized in load testing.
3Question 3.
What does Spike Testing primarily assess?
- How fast a system can process requests.
- A system’s ability to handle sudden traffic increases.
- User satisfaction during normal operation.
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Think of unexpected demand.
4Question 4.
True or False: Spike Testing helps simulate gradual increases in traffic.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'spike' means.
Question 5.
Create a plan for conducting a Spike Test on an online ticketing system, including the metrics to analyze post-test.
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Think about the event's demand and how you will test the limits.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential consequences of not performing Spike Testing on a mobile app expecting high traffic during a launch.
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Consider real-world examples where apps failed after launches.

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