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Which of the following tools can be used for stress testing of a Web server? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

The correct answer is A. Internet bots B. Scripts. Web server stress testing simulates high load conditions, and both automated internet bots and custom scripts are legitimate tools used to generate that artificial traffic volume.

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Question

Which of the following tools can be used for stress testing of a Web server? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Options

  • AInternet bots
  • BScripts
  • CAnti-virus software
  • DSpyware

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    92% (22)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

Web server stress testing simulates high load conditions, and both automated internet bots and custom scripts are legitimate tools used to generate that artificial traffic volume.

AInternet botsCorrect

Internet bots can be configured to send large volumes of concurrent HTTP requests to a web server, simulating real user load and exposing performance bottlenecks under stress.

BScriptsCorrect

Scripts automate repeated HTTP requests against a web server endpoint, enabling testers to programmatically control request rate, volume, and patterns to measure server behavior under load.

CAnti-virus software

Anti-virus software is a security protection tool designed to detect and remove malware, and has no capability or function related to generating load or stress testing a web server.

DSpyware

Spyware is malicious software that covertly collects user data; it is not a stress testing tool and its use for testing would be unethical and illegal.

Concept tested: Web server stress testing tools and methods

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/well-architected/performance-efficiency/performance-test

Topics

#web stress testing#DoS tools#internet bots#load testing

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