ISTQB Static Testing and Reviews 4

Question 1

According to ISTQB, which of the following BEST describes the role of a 'scribe' in a formal review?

Accepted Answer

The person who records defects, decisions, and action items during the review

Answer

The scribe (also called recorder) documents all issues, decisions, and action items raised during the review meeting.

Question 2

Static testing applied to executable code (as opposed to source code documents) typically involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing bytecode or compiled output with static analysis tools

Answer

Static analysis can be applied to compiled code (bytecode, object code) using tools that analyze its structure without executing it.

Question 3

Why is it important to separate defect detection from defect discussion during a review meeting?

Accepted Answer

To avoid spending meeting time debating solutions rather than finding more defects

Answer

Keeping defect detection and solution discussion separate ensures the meeting time is used efficiently to find defects rather than resolve them.

Question 4

A software team applies static testing to check that all variables are initialized before use. Which category of defect are they targeting?

Accepted Answer

Code defects detectable by static analysis

Answer

Uninitialized variable usage is a classic code-level defect that static analysis tools can detect by analyzing data flow without execution.

Question 5

In which scenario would an informal review be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Getting quick feedback from a colleague on a first draft of a test plan

Answer

Informal reviews are lightweight and suitable for early, low-stakes feedback situations like reviewing a first draft with a colleague.

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