Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Endurance Testing – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A type of performance testing in which a system is tested with an expected load over a long duration to identify memory leaks and stability issues.
In simple words
Leave the system running for hours or days under load to see what slowly breaks.
Exam tip
Endurance testing typically reveals memory leaks and resource exhaustion.
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