iSQI Exam CTFL-PT_D Topic 6 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for iSQI's CTFL-PT_D exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 6

If Emily is conducting a performance test to determine that a system exposed to a load can respond to a high number of concurrent users during short periods of time that occur on specific days and at specific times, and then return to a stable state.

What type of performance testing is Emily conducting?

SELECT ONE OPTION

AEndurance testing

BSpike testing.

CConcurrency testing.

DLoad testing.

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Suggested Answer: B

Spike testing involves subjecting a system to a significant increase in load for short periods of time to determine if it can handle sudden spikes in traffic. Emily's scenario of testing a system's response to a high number of concurrent users during specific periods and then returning to a stable state fits the description of spike testing.

* ISTQB Performance Testing Syllabus

* ISTQB Glossary

by Shaquana at Jan 23, 2025, 07:08 PM

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Sarah

12 days ago

I think it's Load testing because she is testing the system's response to a high number of concurrent users.

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Latrice

15 days ago

I disagree, I believe it's Concurrency testing.

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Jenelle

19 days ago

Load testing, definitely. The system needs to handle high user loads, and that's what load testing is all about. Spike testing is just a fancy term for load testing, right?

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Glory

4 days ago

B) Spike testing

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Irene

10 days ago

A) Endurance testing

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Laurene

20 days ago

I think Emily is conducting Spike testing.

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Dion

27 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Could be load testing or spike testing. Either way, I hope Emily has a strong cup of coffee ready for this performance test!

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Lisandra

4 days ago

I agree, it could also be load testing. Let's see how it goes!

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Hassie

15 days ago

I think Emily is conducting spike testing.

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Alaine

29 days ago

I think Concurrency testing is the correct answer. The question mentions 'a high number of concurrent users', which is the focus of concurrency testing.

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Louvenia

1 months ago

Spike testing is the answer here. Emily wants to see how the system responds to high concurrent user loads at specific times, which is the definition of spike testing.

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Rozella

5 days ago

B) Spike testing.

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Horace

14 days ago

A) Endurance testing

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