Performance Optimization Strategies Quiz

Quiz covering Performance and Scalability

Questions in this quiz

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1. 1

   Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce database load for frequently accessed, read-only data?

2. 2

   What is the primary purpose of horizontal scaling (scaling out) in an application architecture?

3. 3

   When analyzing a performance bottleneck, you notice that your application server response times increase linearly as the number of concurrent users grows. What is the most appropriate first step in your investigation?

4. 4

   You are managing an application that experiences sudden, unpredictable spikes in traffic. Which scaling strategy is most cost-effective and efficient for this scenario?

5. 5

   In a distributed system, you observe high latency due to frequent 'chatty' communication between microservices. Which architectural pattern is most effective at mitigating this issue?