#AskRaghav | 4 Scenario based interview Ques | Performance Testing

00:00 Intro
00:30 Scenario 1:
You are tasked with performance testing a web application that has a significant user load during peak hours. How would you plan for and execute a performance test to simulate this load?

Answer:
To simulate a high user load in performance testing, I would follow these steps:
Analyze production usage patterns to determine peak hours and expected concurrent users
Create test scenarios that replicate user interactions during peak hours, including the number of virtual users, their actions, and think times
Use a performance testing tool like Apache JMeter or LoadRunner to distribute virtual users across multiple load generators
Monitor system resource utilization, response times, and error rates during the test to identify bottlenecks and performance issues
Adjust the load gradually to reach the desired concurrent user load, analyze the results, and optimize the application as needed
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04:48 Scenario 2:
You are testing a mobile application for performance. What are some unique challenges in mobile performance testing, and how would you address them?

Answer:
Mobile performance testing presents unique challenges due to varying device capabilities and network conditions. To address these challenges:
Use a mobile performance testing tool like Appium or Gatling for mobile app performance testing
Simulate different network conditions (3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, etc.) to assess the app's performance under various scenarios
Consider fragmentation in terms of device types, OS versions, and screen sizes. Prioritize testing on popular devices
Implement performance tests on both real devices and emulators/simulators to ensure comprehensive coverage
Monitor battery consumption during performance testing, as resource-intensive tasks can drain the device's battery quickly
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07:21 Scenario 3:
You are testing an e-commerce website, and you've noticed that the database becomes a performance bottleneck during high-traffic periods. How would you address this issue in your performance testing?

Answer:

To address database performance bottlenecks in performance testing:
Create test scenarios that simulate high-traffic periods with a focus on database-intensive actions like product searches, inventory updates, and checkout processes
Monitor database performance metrics such as query execution times, CPU and memory usage, and connection pool utilization
Implement database profiling tools to identify slow-running queries, optimize indexes, and fine-tune SQL queries
Consider database caching mechanisms or scaling solutions to handle increased load during peak traffic
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09:32 Scenario 4:
You are responsible for performance testing a microservices-based application. What are the challenges specific to testing microservices, and how would you approach them?

Answer:
Testing microservices for performance comes with its own set of challenges:
Identify critical microservices and their dependencies to determine the test scope
Ensure that each microservice can handle its expected load independently
Implement realistic data mocking or stubbing for services that are not yet available or are third-party dependencies
Use containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes to scale microservices for load testing
Implement distributed tracing and monitoring to track performance bottlenecks and latency between microservices

11:41 Outro
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In this video, we discuss four scenario-based interview questions for performance testing, starting with how to plan and execute a performance test under heavy user load

When it comes to mobile application performance testing, unique challenges arise, and we explore strategies for addressing them in our second scenario

Our third scenario involves an e-commerce website where database performance bottlenecks can affect user experience. Discover how to tackle this issue during performance testing

Lastly, we delve into the challenges specific to testing microservices in a performance testing context and share insights on how to approach and overcome them

These scenario-based interview questions offer valuable insights into the world of performance testing and are essential for both interviewees and interviewers looking to understand the skills and knowledge required in this field.

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[saikrishna-whdl]

Hi raghav sir can you do a small project with Jmeter tool for us to get idea about realistic environment and with good examples of scrum and agile methodologies

[dhanraut]

Hi Raghav, can you plz make a video on vugen script code based on different scenarios. Most of the time the interviewer asked the question on scenarios like how to write the code if this and that happens, . I lost most of the opportunity due to this type of questions. Plz help or guide me how to answer or write the code

[yogeesh]

Hi ragha we want real time project how to do performance testing and how to analysis the result and send the report to client or manger

[QAclass-xb]

Pls continue with TestCafe series.... finding it helpful.
Can you cover a series of mocking api ( request & response) in TestCafe using . RequestMock method

[nikhitaveeram]

Hi Raghav, Can you please make more interview questions in mid level or high level for performance testing?
Thank you in advance 🙂