Load Testing · Middle · Question 19 of 76
How does a protocol-level k6 test differ from a browser-level test?
- 1It measures rendering speed, but cannot send any HTTP requests
- 2It sends HTTP requests directly and doesn't render pages or run page JS
- 3It runs only on mobile protocols such as gRPC or MQTT
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Correct answer: It sends HTTP requests directly and doesn't render pages or run page JS
Explanation
Protocol tests are cheap and generate lots of load on servers. Browser tests (k6 browser) measure what users see, like Web Vitals, but use far more resources per VU.