Static Testing and Reviews Flashcards
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Which of the following work products would benefit MOST from a scenario-based review technique?
Answer: A use case specification describing user interactions with the system
Scenario-based reviewing is most effective on use cases and user stories where reviewers can simulate realistic user interactions to find defects.
During static analysis, a tool reports a 'false positive.' What does this mean?
Answer: The tool flagged an issue that is not actually a defect
A false positive occurs when a static analysis tool reports a potential defect that is not actually a problem, requiring human judgment to dismiss.
What is the key distinction between a 'defect' and a 'failure' in the context of static testing?
Answer: A defect is a flaw in a work product; a failure occurs when the defect causes incorrect behavior at runtime
A defect is a static flaw in the artifact; a failure is the observable incorrect behavior that results when a defect is executed at runtime.
Which factor MOST influences the formality level chosen for a review?
Answer: The maturity of the development process and the criticality of the work product
Review formality is driven primarily by process maturity, organizational standards, and the criticality or risk level of the work product.
A reviewer discovers an ambiguity in a requirements document during an individual review session. According to the ISTQB process, what should the reviewer do?
Answer: Log the ambiguity as an issue to be discussed during the review meeting
Defects and issues found during individual review should be logged and brought to the review meeting for discussion, not unilaterally resolved.
Which of the following is an example of a 'major defect' that would typically require rework before a work product passes a formal review?
Answer: A missing non-functional requirement that affects system security
A missing security requirement is a major defect because it represents a significant gap that could lead to system failures or vulnerabilities if not addressed.
Which of the following BEST describes 'entry criteria' in the context of a formal review?
Answer: The conditions that must be satisfied before a review can start, such as the document being complete enough to review
Entry criteria define the minimum conditions a work product must meet before the review process begins, ensuring reviewers' time is not wasted on incomplete material.