CAST Static Testing and Reviews 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Individual preparation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Scribe

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Static analysis

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

To keep the review objective and avoid defending personal work

Answer

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

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