what is diff between stress testing and spike testing

Answer Posted / pallavi g

Stress Testing is a testing process in which an application
is tested beyond the anticipated/expected load
condition.This is done in order to know the extreme level
till which an application be loaded i.e to find the
breakpoint.
Spike Testing is a testing process in which an application
is tested sudden increment and decrement in the load.The
system is suddenly loaded and unloaded.It is done to see
how the system reacts with unexpected rise and fall of
users.

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