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Interview Question
Name two popular load testing tools and explain their typical use cases.
Key Points to Cover
- JMeter, Locust, K6 are common tools
- Used to simulate concurrent users and measure performance under load
- Can test APIs, websites, microservices
Evaluation Rubric
Names two valid tools40% weight
Explains simulation of load30% weight
Mentions typical test scope30% weight
Hints
- 💡Don’t forget SaaS tools like BlazeMeter or Gatling.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- ⚠️Naming tools without providing sufficient detail on their specific strengths or typical scenarios.
- ⚠️Failing to clearly explain the core purpose of load testing: simulating concurrent users and measuring system behavior under stress.
- ⚠️Providing only generic uses rather than mentioning specific components that can be tested, such as APIs, microservices, or databases.
- ⚠️Not mentioning key metrics or outcomes of load testing, such as identifying bottlenecks, response times, throughput, or error rates.
- ⚠️Exceeding the time limit by diving too deep into technical implementation details instead of focusing on high-level capabilities and use cases.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓How do you define success thresholds?
- ❓How is soak testing different from stress testing?
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