CAST Static Testing and Reviews 2

Question 1

Which type of review is the most formal and follows a defined process with documented entry and exit criteria?

Accepted Answer

Inspection

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Walkthrough

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Informal review

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Technical review

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of static testing performed early in the software lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

It detects defects before code is executed, reducing cost of fixes

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It replaces the need for dynamic testing

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It measures runtime performance

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It validates the user interface

Question 3

In a formal inspection, who is responsible for leading the meeting and ensuring the process is followed?

Accepted Answer

The moderator

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The author

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The scribe

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The manager

Question 4

Which activity is characteristic of a walkthrough?

Accepted Answer

The author guides participants through the document to gather feedback

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A tool automatically scans the code for violations

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The product is executed against test cases

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A moderator collects defect metrics for process improvement

Question 5

What does static analysis using a tool typically detect?

Accepted Answer

Coding standard violations and potential defects without running the code

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Memory usage during execution

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User acceptance issues

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Response time under load

Question 6

Which document is a typical input (entry criterion) for a review?

Accepted Answer

The work product to be reviewed and relevant standards

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The final test summary report

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The production deployment log

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The customer invoice

Question 7

What is a key advantage of reviews over dynamic testing?

Accepted Answer

Reviews can find defects in documents that cannot be executed, like requirements

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Reviews always find more defects than testing

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Reviews require no human effort

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Reviews can only be done after coding