CTFL-ACT practice question 8 of 10

Which one of the following combinations of given perspective and statement matches BEST?

Full set: 40 questions
Answer options
A: From a business perspective, computing power and architecture are major parameters for fine- tuning the system.
B: From a user perspective, missing feedback from the system when processing a request it is a problem. Correct answer
C: From a technical perspective, the number of concurrent user and the types of transactions performed are major elements.
D: From a business perspective, the choice of performance test tools strongly depends on the applied test techniques.
Correct Answer:
B. From a user perspective, missing feedback from the system when processing a request it is a problem.
Explanation

From a user's perspective, performance is not just about speed but also about the overall experience and usability. When a user initiates an action, a lack of feedback (e.g., a loading indicator or progress bar) can lead to frustration, uncertainty, and a perception of poor performance, even if the underlying process is executing as expected. This directly impacts user satisfaction and their ability to interact effectively with the system. Therefore, missing feedback is a significant performance-related problem from the user's point of view.

Why Incorrect

A. Computing power and architecture are technical concerns that are managed by developers and system administrators, not typically parameters viewed from a business perspective.
C. The number of concurrent users and transaction types are derived from business requirements and user profiles to define the workload; they are not inherently technical perspective elements.
D. The relationship between test tools and test techniques is a technical decision made by the test team, not a primary concern from a business perspective.

References

1. ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Performance Testing Syllabus, Version 2018.

Section 1.2.2, User Perspective: This section explains that from a user's viewpoint, performance risks include poor usability. It states, "a user may click a button multiple times because the system is slow to respond." A lack of feedback is a direct cause of such usability problems, confirming that this is a user-perspective issue.

Section 1.2.1, Business Perspective: This section lists business concerns such as loss of revenue, damage to brand reputation, and low user adoption, which are consequences of performance issues, not the technical parameters themselves. This refutes options A and D.

Section 1.2.3, Technical Perspective: This section identifies technical risks like memory leaks, poor scalability, and architecture bottlenecks. This confirms that the elements in option A ("computing power and architecture") belong to the technical perspective.

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