Load Testing · Senior · Question 39 of 76
Real traffic is burstier than a smooth constant rate. Why does it matter?
- 1Bursts reduce latency, because servers warm up faster
- 2It doesn't matter: only the average rate affects queues
- 3Bursts briefly push queues past capacity even at a safe average
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Correct answer: Bursts briefly push queues past capacity even at a safe average
Explanation
A system at 70% average can see short periods above 100%. Test with burstiness, e.g. Poisson arrivals or recorded patterns, not only a flat line.