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# Scenario Matrix Template

## About

A **Scenario Matrix Template** for **Soak Testing** is used to design and track test cases that evaluate a system’s **long-term performance stability** under sustained load.\
The objective is to detect **performance degradation, memory leaks, database connection issues, and resource exhaustion** that may not appear in short-duration tests.

This matrix ensures:

* The system maintains **consistent performance** over extended periods
* No gradual increase in **response times, error rates, or resource usage** occurs
* Long-term stability of **memory, CPU, and network resources** is validated
* System remains reliable under continuous operational load

Soak testing scenarios often simulate **24/7 operations, batch processing schedules, long-running background jobs, and sustained user traffic**.

## Template

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th width="130.33984375"></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scenario ID</strong></td><td><strong>Scenario Description</strong></td><td><strong>Preconditions</strong></td><td><strong>Test Data / Inputs</strong></td><td><strong>Steps to Execute</strong></td><td><strong>Expected Result</strong></td><td><strong>Priority</strong></td><td><strong>Remarks</strong></td></tr><tr><td>SOK-01</td><td>Long-duration steady load on main API</td><td>Monitoring tools active</td><td>Target TPS and payload</td><td>Run load for 24+ hours</td><td>Response times remain stable, no errors</td><td>High</td><td>Baseline endurance check</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-02</td><td>Sustained DB transaction load</td><td>DB populated with real-like data</td><td>Continuous transaction requests</td><td>Run DB queries continuously for test duration</td><td>No connection leaks, stable query times</td><td>High</td><td>Detects DB resource leaks</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-03</td><td>Long-running user sessions</td><td>Session management enabled</td><td>12+ hour user sessions</td><td>Keep sessions active under load</td><td>No unexpected session drops</td><td>High</td><td>Validates session handling</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-04</td><td>Background job execution under load</td><td>Application with scheduled jobs</td><td>Job schedules configured</td><td>Run jobs alongside continuous traffic</td><td>Jobs complete without delays or failures</td><td>Medium</td><td>Ensures job performance stability</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-05</td><td>Memory leak detection</td><td>Heap monitoring tools enabled</td><td>Normal user activity</td><td>Maintain load while tracking memory</td><td>Memory usage stays consistent, no leaks</td><td>High</td><td>Detects memory management issues</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-06</td><td>Network stability under prolonged traffic</td><td>Network monitoring in place</td><td>Normal data transfer</td><td>Maintain traffic for test duration</td><td>No packet loss or connection timeouts</td><td>Medium</td><td>Ensures stable communication</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-07</td><td>Error rate monitoring over time</td><td>Error tracking configured</td><td>Continuous load</td><td>Run test while monitoring error logs</td><td>Error rates remain within acceptable limits</td><td>Medium</td><td>Tracks long-term stability</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-08</td><td>Performance under business hours pattern</td><td>Traffic profile for work hours</td><td>User activity peaks and dips</td><td>Simulate daily traffic for multiple days</td><td>Consistent performance across cycles</td><td>Medium</td><td>Validates daily operational pattern</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-09</td><td>Resource utilization stability</td><td>CPU, memory, disk metrics collected</td><td>Normal workload</td><td>Monitor utilization trends during test</td><td>No upward drift in resource usage</td><td>High</td><td>Detects resource leaks</td></tr><tr><td>SOK-10</td><td>Recovery after long-duration load</td><td>Test completed</td><td>System under normal load</td><td>Stop load and observe system</td><td>No lingering performance degradation</td><td>High</td><td>Confirms post-soak stability</td></tr></tbody></table>


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