How to test an expected 404 response with JMeter

Question

I want to create a JMeter test that will request a page that I expect to return a 404 and assert that that is in fact what is returned. Typically, JMeter will treat a 404 response as a failure for an assertion.

Answer 1

Create a new Response Assertion under the test. In the "Response Field to Test" section of the assertion, make sure to check the box for "Ignore Status".

You can then add other assertions as you'd like, such as setting the radio in "Response Field to Test" to "Response Code" and setting the "Patterns to Test" to 404.

(h/t http://jmeter.512774.n5.nabble.com/Making-HTTP-404-a-test-success-tp5713923p5713941.html)