In the context of online exams, "load" refers to the actual usage of the system during an exam session. It's not about the number of registered candidates or the number of question papers uploaded. The load is generated when a candidate starts attempting a question paper, causing the database to be repeatedly accessed to retrieve and store responses. This activity significantly impacts the system's bandwidth and server capabilities.
Performance in online exams pertains to how efficiently the system handles the load. Key factors influencing performance include:
Server Capacity: Adequate resources to support multiple concurrent users.
Database Efficiency: Optimized queries and indexing to handle frequent read/write operations.
Network Bandwidth: Sufficient data transfer rates to ensure smooth user experience.
System Scalability: Ability to handle increased load without degradation in performance.
Ensuring optimal performance requires regular monitoring and maintenance of these components.
Addmen Group offers a Lab Testing Utility that simulates online exam load from multiple computers. This tool helps assess the capability of your current infrastructure to handle the expected number of users. By analyzing the data, you can identify potential bottlenecks and optimize performance accordingly.
Conduct Regular Load Testing: Simulate various scenarios to understand how your system performs under different loads.
Monitor System Metrics: Keep track of server CPU, memory usage, and network bandwidth during exam sessions.
Optimize Database Queries: Ensure that database queries are efficient and indexed properly to handle frequent operations.
Scale Infrastructure as Needed: Be prepared to scale your infrastructure to accommodate increased load during peak exam times.
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