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ASTQB Exam - Topic 2 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASTQB's ASTQB exam
Question #: 97
Topic #: 2
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You are responsible for performance testing for a new hybrid mobile application that will run on smartphones. The application will use the phone's GPS capability to determine the altitude of the phone. This information will be used to send information to the user indicating the change in their ''safe limit'' for alcohol consumption. You expect your highest usage of the system to be on New Years Eve when many people are skiing at high altitudes and will need to check their safe limit. For the first year of usage, 5,000 concurrent users are expected to use the application on that one evening.

Given this information, what is the best approach to use for conducting the performance test?

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A is correct. Simulators are the best approach for this testing because a large number are needed and specific altitude readings can be programmed into the simulator. B is not correct because there is no need to interact with the phone's hardware to do this test. The altitude information can be programmed into the simulator. C is not correct because that would just complicate the tests and simulators alone will be sufficient. D would be difficult to manage and getting 5000 concurrent users before New Years Eve might be impossible.


by Louvenia at Oct 18, 2025, 12:52 PM

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Nakita
14 hours ago
B seems easier to manage, but not as accurate.
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Erin
6 days ago
D is risky but could show true performance.
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Lilli
11 days ago
A simulator might not capture real-world issues.
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Mila
16 days ago
I think D is the best choice. Real users give real feedback.
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Dominic
21 days ago
Simulators can’t replicate the actual conditions of skiing at high altitudes.
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Alex
26 days ago
Totally agree with D! Real users will provide the best feedback.
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Cammy
1 month ago
A and B won't give us the real user experience.
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Jovita
1 month ago
Option D, using real users, is the only way to go. I don't want my New Year's Eve ruined by a buggy app!
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Brice
1 month ago
Option A all the way! Cloning simulators is the quickest and easiest way to test this many users. Who needs real people when you have robots?
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Caitlin
2 months ago
Option B? Cloning emulators? What is this, the Stone Age? Simulators are clearly the way to go.
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Laticia
2 months ago
Option D is the only way to get accurate results. Using real users is the only way to truly test this app.
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Meaghan
2 months ago
I'm not sure cloning simulators is the best approach. Option C using a mix of simulators and emulators seems like it would give more realistic results.
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Tora
2 months ago
I'm a bit worried about the crowd-sourcing approach. Getting real users involved could be tricky to coordinate and control. I think sticking to a mix of simulators and emulators is the safest bet to get reliable performance data.
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Anglea
2 months ago
Wait, can emulators really mimic GPS data accurately?
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Hoa
2 months ago
I think D is the best choice for real-world accuracy.
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Vannessa
3 months ago
I prefer C. A mix sounds more balanced.
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Irving
3 months ago
Option A is the way to go. Cloning simulators is the most efficient way to test this many users.
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Jaime
3 months ago
Option A seems like the easiest solution. Cloning simulators is straightforward and we can create the 5,000 users needed. As long as the simulators accurately represent the real devices, this should work well.
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Jeanice
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. 5,000 concurrent users is a lot to handle. Cloning simulators or emulators might be the only way to test at that scale. I'll need to research the pros and cons of each approach.
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Dana
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between simulators and emulators. Wouldn't it be better to just use real devices to get the most accurate results?
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Viola
4 months ago
I think option C is the best approach. Using a mix of simulators and emulators will give us the most realistic results and cover a wider range of devices.
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Nydia
4 months ago
I feel like a mix of simulators and emulators could give a good balance, but I'm not confident if that's enough for such a high user load.
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Clay
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to choose between simulators and emulators, but I can't recall the exact pros and cons.
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Eve
4 months ago
I think using real devices is crucial, especially since the app relies on GPS. So, maybe D is the best choice?
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Marjory
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the differences between simulators and emulators in class, but I'm not sure which would be better for this scenario.
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