Question
1 An important benefit of code Inspections is that they:
a) enable the code to be tested before the execution environment is ready.
b) can be performed by the person who wrote the code.
c) can be performed by inexperienced staff.
d) are cheap to perform.
2 What is the main difference between a walkthrough and an inspection?
a) An inspection is lead by the author, whilst a walkthrough is lead by a trained moderator.
b) An inspection has a trained leader, whilst a walkthrough has no leader.
c) Authors are not present during inspections, whilst they are during walkthroughs.
d) A walkthrough is lead by the author, whilst an inspection is lead by a trained moderator.
3 Static analysis is best described as:
a) the analysis of batch programs.
b) the reviewing of test plans.
c) the analysis of program code.
d) the use of black box testing.
4 Which of the following statements about reviews is true?
a) Reviews cannot be performed on user requirements specifications.
b) Reviews are the least effective way of testing code.
c) Reviews are unlikely to find faults in test plans.
d) Reviews should be performed on specifications, code, and test plans.
5 Which of the following statement(s) is NOT true
a) The production of a Test Strategy would be performed during the Kick Off stage of the
formal review process
b) It is not necessary to record the outcome of an Informal Review
c) Improved communication between the Development Team and the Test Team could be
a recognisable benefit of the Review Process
d) Test Cases, User Requirement specifications and source code are all suitable review
products
6 Which of the following could NOT be found by employing Static Analysis
techniques
a) Violations of Code Standards
b) A defect in the Functional Systems Test Plan
c) Inconsistent interface between modules and components
d) Incorrect variable usage
Question
7 Which of the following is NOT a Key success factor in the review process:
a) Each review has a clear predefined objective
b) Document re-work is completed on schedule
c) Defects are expressed objectively at the review meeting
d) Checklists are used if appropriate
8 Which of the following correctly list the 5 roles that are involved in the Review
process
a) Manager; Planner; Author; Reviewers; Scribe/Recorder
b) Manager; Moderator; Author; Reviewers; Reader
c) Moderator; Author; Reviewers; Scribe/Recorder; Reader
d) Manager; Moderator; Author; Reviewers; Scribe/Recorder
9 Which of the following describes a typical defect found in Dynamic testing rather
than Static Testing
a) deviations from standards
b) Parameter type mismatches
c) Slow system performance
d) incorrect interface specifications
10 Which of the following is NOT a value of Static Analysis
a) Early detection of defects in source documents
b) Early detection of defects prior to test execution
c) Early warning about suspicious aspects of the code or design by the
calculation of metrics
d) Prevention of defects, if lessons are learned in development.
