Performance Modelling (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards

Predicting & analysing how a software system performs under various conditions

Time to process a single request or operation

Number of requests/operations handled per unit time

CPU, memory, disk, network usage

How performance changes as workload increases

Uses mathematical formulas & algorithms to predict system performance

Creates virtual model to simulate system behaviour under different conditions

Measures performance under controlled conditions

Generate workloads to test system under stress

Testing web applications

Identifies performance problems before deployment

Creating realistic workloads reflecting actual usage patterns