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title: "load generator"
description: "A tool that generates a load for a system under test."
type: term
term_id: 818
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language_code: gb
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url: "https://istqb-glossary.page/load-generator/"
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# load generator

A tool that generates a load for a system under test.

## Present in syllabi


- Foundation Extension - Performance Testing 2018

## Translations


- [Deutsch](https://istqb-glossary.page/de/lastgenerator/) — Lastgenerator
- [Português (Brasil)](https://istqb-glossary.page/br/gerador-de-carga/) — gerador de carga
- [Polski](https://istqb-glossary.page/pl/generator-obciazenia/) — generator obciążenia

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