Scenario: An e-commerce platform is undergoing functional testing, and during peak hours, the system experiences a significant increase in response time. What performance testing technique should be employed to assess this issue?
- Load Testing
- Scalability Testing
- Spike Testing
- Stress Testing
Spike testing is specifically designed to evaluate a system's ability to handle sudden and significant changes in load, such as a sudden increase in response time during peak hours. It helps assess how well the system can adapt to abrupt changes in load and ensures its stability under varying conditions.
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