Static Testing and Reviews Flashcards

During which review phase do reviewers individually examine the work product before the meeting?

Answer: Individual preparation

In the individual preparation phase, reviewers study the work product on their own and note potential defects.

What is the main purpose of the follow-up phase in a formal review?

Answer: To verify that defects have been addressed and exit criteria are met

Follow-up confirms that agreed actions and defect fixes are complete and exit criteria are satisfied.

Which role records the defects and issues raised during a review meeting?

Answer: Scribe

The scribe (recorder) documents all issues, decisions, and findings during the meeting.

A control flow analysis tool reports unreachable code. This is an example of:

Answer: Static analysis

Detecting unreachable code by examining control flow without execution is a static analysis function.

Why should the author NOT act as the moderator in a formal inspection?

Answer: To keep the review objective and avoid defending personal work

Separating roles keeps the review objective so the author does not defensively dismiss findings.

Which of the following is a common success factor for reviews?

Answer: Each review has clear objectives and the right people involved

Defined objectives and appropriate participants are key success factors for effective reviews.

What should reviews focus on to remain constructive?

Answer: The work product and its defects, not the author personally

Reviews stay constructive when they target the work product and defects rather than the person.