QA Fundamentals · Middle · Question 43 of 75

What is the difference between load, stress, spike and soak tests?

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Correct answer: Expected load, beyond limits, sudden jumps, long duration

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Each answers a different question: does it handle normal peak, where does it break, does it survive bursts, does it degrade over hours (memory leaks).

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