ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level — Question 29

A client-server system for a web development must support a minimum of 200 enquiries per hour. In peak times, it must be available 24 hours x 7 days due to the critical nature of the application, and must have a response time lower than 20 seconds during peak loads.
Which of the following set of test types would be most appropriate to verify the non-functional requirements expressed in this statement?

Answer options

• A. Performance, Usability, Regression.
• B. System, Load, Fail-over.
• C. Performance, Load, Stress.
• D. Load, Volume and Component.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as Performance, Load, and Stress testing specifically assess how the system behaves under varying load conditions, ensuring it meets the response time and availability requirements. Options A and B do not focus on load conditions adequately, while option D, while relevant, does not cover stress testing which is crucial for peak load evaluations.