ITPEC IP October 2023 Question 14
ITPEC IP October 2023 — Question 14 of 100
A benchmark test runs a standardized workload on an actual system and measures results such as elapsed time, throughput, or resource use. Using the same workload and measurement rules makes it possible to compare the performance of different systems or configurations on a consistent basis.
Answer (d)
Why not others:
- (a) describes black-box functional testing based on inputs and expected outputs
- (b) describes white-box testing that covers internal branches and loops
- (c) describes performance modeling and simulation before the actual system exists
Key rule: A benchmark is a repeatable standard workload used to measure and compare real performance; it is not a functional correctness test or a predictive simulation.
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