Applying Review Techniques CTAL-TA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the relationship between reviews and defect prevention?

   • AReviews are only effective when performed after the software is deployed
   • BReviews are only useful for finding defects in code, not in other artifacts
   • CReviews help prevent defects by identifying and removing them early, reducing the likelihood of them causing failures later
   • DReviews are a form of dynamic testing that executes the software to find defects
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2. 7application · medium

   A test manager observes that review meetings are often lengthy and unproductive. Which success factor is most likely to improve the effectiveness of the review process?

   • ASkipping the review meeting and only collecting comments via email
   • BEnsuring that reviewers prepare adequately before the meeting
   • CIncreasing the number of participants in each review
   • DUsing a more complex review checklist
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4. 8foundation · easy

   In the formal review process defined by the ISTQB syllabus, which role is responsible for ensuring that the review meeting runs effectively and that all participants remain focused on the review objectives?

   • AThe moderator (review leader)
   • BThe recorder (scribe)
   • CThe author of the work product
   • DThe manager
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which review type is characterized by a formal, rigorous process that includes defined roles, entry criteria, and a checklist-based examination of the work product, and is often used for critical documents?

   • AWalkthrough
   • BInspection
   • CTechnical review
   • DInformal review
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6. 10application · medium

   During an inspection, the team finds a defect in the test plan. The author disagrees with the finding. What is the appropriate course of action?

   • AThe author must accept the finding because it was found in the inspection
   • BThe finding is discarded because the author disagrees
   • CThe finding is automatically logged as a defect in the defect tracking system
   • DThe finding is recorded and discussed, and if no consensus is reached, it is escalated to the moderator or manager
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