CTFL-PT_D Exam Dumps - ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Specialist Performance Testing

Ramp-up in performance testing refers to the phase where the number of virtual users is gradually increased to simulate the increase in load on the system. This is essential for determining how the system behaves under varying levels of stress. The correct description of the ramp-up concept aligns with option C, which involves increasing the number of concurrent users to simulate a transition from a steady state to a higher load scenario.

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ISTQB Performance Testing Syllabus

ISTQB Glossary

When presenting to technical stakeholders, it is crucial to provide detailed information about the setup, preparation, and execution of the performance test.

Option Atalks about the test environment and passenger data logistics, which, while technical, is not as focused on the specific setup for the spike test.

Option Bdetails the specific environment setup by the systems manager and the preparation steps, which are highly relevant to technical stakeholders who will be involved in or overseeing the technical aspects of the test.

Option Cagain focuses on budget and timeline, not technical details.

Option Dis more high-level about the purpose of the test, which is not as relevant for technical stakeholders who need the specifics of the test setup.

Thus, Option B is the best fit as it provides the necessary technical details for the spike test environment and preparation steps.

In the testing process, specific test conditions for performance testing are identified during the Test Analysis phase. This phase involves reviewing and analyzing the test basis, such as requirements, architecture, and design, to identify the test conditions, which are the items or events of a component or system that could be verified by one or more test cases.

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ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus

ISTQB Glossary

In an Agile, iterative, and incremental development model:

III: The performance test may be conducted by a specific team. This is true as dedicated performance testing teams often handle complex performance testing tasks.

IV: A performance test cycle must be performed in each iteration by the development team (Agile). This ensures that performance testing is integrated into each iteration to catch performance issues early.

Statements I and II are not necessarily true:

I: While possible, it is not always the case that there will be a dedicated iteration for performance testing.

II: Performance testing in a cloud-based environment is beneficial but not mandatory.

References:

ISTQB Performance Testing Syllabus

ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Syllabus