Multiple choice

Which of the following types of testing is usually done to determine if the system can sustain the continuous expected load?

  1. Stress testing

  2. Load testing

  3. Soak testing

  4. Spike testing

  5. Isolation testing
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Explanation

Soak testing, also known as endurance testing, is usually done to determine if the system can sustain the continuous expected load. During soak tests, memory utilization is monitored to detect potential leaks. Also important, but often overlooked is performance degradation. That is, to ensure that the throughput and/or response times after some long period of sustained activity are as good or better than at the beginning of the test. It essentially involves applying a significant load to a system for an extended, significant period of time. The goal is to discover how the system behaves under sustained use.

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