Can the end-users of the application conduct performance testing?

1.	Can the end-users of the application conduct performance testing?
Answer» No, end-users cannot conduct performance testing. HOWEVER, while MAKING use of the software the end-users can discover software bottlenecks. However, that cannot be equated to actual performance testing performed by professional testers. If the end-users want to participate in testing, they can be ACCOMMODATED in the USER Acceptance Testing phase.

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