What is normally performed within the principal performance testing activity called Test Planning and Control? i. Determine scope of performance testing ii. Organize test cases into performance test procedures iii. Create the test environment iv. Identify risks to the performance tests v. Determine load levels, timing parameters, and transactions to be tested

According to the ISTQB fundamental test process adapted for performance testing, the "Test Planning and Control" phase establishes the strategy and objectives. Key activities include determining the scope of testing (i) to define what will and will not be tested, and identifying risks to the performance tests (iv) to proactively manage potential issues. These tasks are central to creating the performance test plan, which guides the entire effort. The other activities listed belong to subsequent phases of the testing lifecycle.

ii. Organize test cases into performance test procedures: This is a Test Implementation activity, where designed tests are structured and sequenced for execution.
iii. Create the test environment: This is a Test Implementation and Execution activity. The test plan specifies environment requirements, but the actual setup occurs later.
v. Determine load levels, timing parameters, and transactions to be tested: This is a Test Analysis and Design activity, where specific test conditions are identified and refined from the requirements.

1. International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). (2018). Certified Tester Foundation Level Performance Tester Syllabus Version 2018.

Section 3.2.1, "Planning and Control": This section explicitly states that planning activities include "Determining the scope and risks" and "Defining the overall approach of testing." This directly supports that statements (i) and (iv) are part of this phase.

Section 3.2.2, "Test Analysis and Design": This section describes activities such as "Identifying and prioritizing performance test conditions based on an analysis of performance requirements." This confirms that statement (v) belongs to the analysis and design phase, not planning.

Section 3.2.3, "Test Implementation and Execution": This section lists "Developing and prioritizing performance test procedures" and "Verifying that the test environment has been set up correctly," which confirms that statements (ii) and (iii) belong to the implementation and execution phase.