Load Testing · Junior · Question 2 of 75
How does a stress test differ from a load test?
- 1It pushes past the expected load to see where and how the system breaks
- 2It uses fewer users than a load test but runs much longer
- 3It only checks the database, while a load test checks the API
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Correct answer: It pushes past the expected load to see where and how the system breaks
Explanation
A load test stays at the expected level. A stress test goes above it to find the breaking point and to see whether the system degrades gracefully and recovers.