System Load Testing Task

A System Load Testing Task is a system testing task that focuses on system performance and system stability under varying system load conditions.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) assess the System Load to ensure the system can handle expected user load.
  • It can range from being a Basic System Load Test to being a System Stress Test.
  • It can help determine the System Scalability by understanding the system's limits.
  • It can evaluate System Response Time and System Throughput during different load levels.
  • It can simulate Peak Load Scenarios to prepare for real-world high traffic situations.
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• Example(s):
  • Physical System Load Testing, such as:
    • Electrical Grid Load Testing (for electrical grids).
    • Bridge Load Testing (for bridges).
    • Aircraft Load Testing (for aircraft).
    • Building Structural Load Testing (for building structures).
    • Pipeline Pressure Testing (for pipelines).
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  • Software System Load Testing, such as:
    • Web Server Load Testing (for web servers).
    • Database Server Load Testing (for database servers).
    • Chatbot Load Testing (for chatbot systems).
    • E-commerce Platform Load Testing (for e-commerce platforms).
    • Mobile App Load Testing (for mobile applications).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Functional Testing, which focuses on verifying specific functionalities rather than system performance under load.
  • Usability Testing, which assesses the user interface and user experience rather than system performance.
• See: System Performance Testing, Scalability Testing

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References

2019a

• (Wikipedia, 2019) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/load_testing Retrieved:2019-8-23.
  • Load testing is the process of putting demand on a system and measuring its response.
  • It can identify the maximum operating capacity of an application and any bottlenecks that may impede its performance.

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