Load Testing · Middle · Question 26 of 76

Under load, timeouts trigger client retries, and traffic doubles. What is this called?

1A retry storm that amplifies overload
2A cache stampede on the CDN layer
3A slow start of TCP connections

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Correct answer: A retry storm that amplifies overload

Explanation

Retries without backoff and limits multiply load just when the system is weakest. Use exponential backoff, jitter and retry budgets.

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