Performance_testing

Performance Testing covers a broad range of engineering or functional evaluations where a material, product, or system is not specified by detailed material or component specifications: Rather, emphasis is on the final measurable performance characteristics.

It can also refer to the assessment of the performance of a human examinee. For example, a behind-the-wheel driving test is a performance test of whether a person is able to perform the functions of a competent driver of an automobile.

Examples

• Software performance testing
• Building and Construction Performance Testing
• Fire protection (ASTM D176)
• Personal protective equipment performance
• Packaging Performance (hazardous materials, dangerous goods, ASTM D4169)
• Performance Index for Tires (ASTM F538)
• Wear of Textiles (ASTM D123)
• Several Defense Standards
• Performance test (assessment) for human examinees, for example language proficiency testing or the performance test on the bar exam for lawyers

References and External Links

• American Society for Testing and Materials, astm.org
• patterns & practices Performance Testing Guidance for Web Applications (MSDN)
• patterns & practices Performance Testing Guidance for Web Applications (Book)
• patterns & practices Performance Testing Guidance for Web Applications (PDF)
• patterns & practices Performance Testing Guidance (Online KB)
• patterns & practices Performance Testing Videos (MSDN)
• Performance Testing Council [1]

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