Architectural Reviews CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · medium

   Which review technique involves evaluating an architectural design against a predefined set of criteria or questions?

   • AChecklist-based review
   • BAd-hoc review
   • CScenario-based review
   • DPerspective-based review
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2. 2foundation · medium

   Which of the following is a common architectural risk that can be identified during an architectural review?

   • AA performance bottleneck caused by a single point of contention in the design
   • BA missing unit test for a function
   • CA developer's preference for a particular programming language
   • DA typo in a user interface label
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4. 3application · medium

   An architectural review of a new online booking system has identified several issues. The review team is now preparing the final report. What is the MOST important aspect of the report?

   • AFocusing only on the positive aspects of the architecture to maintain team morale.
   • BListing all findings without prioritization to ensure completeness.
   • CIncluding a severity rating for each finding and a recommendation for resolution.
   • DProviding a detailed timeline for fixing each issue.
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5. 4application · medium

   A technical test analyst is preparing for an architectural review of a new microservices-based order management system. The review is scheduled for next week, and the analyst wants to ensure that the review is effective and efficient. Which action should the analyst take FIRST during the preparation phase?

   • ADefine the scope and objectives of the review, including the specific architectural risks and quality attributes to be evaluated.
   • BDistribute the architecture documentation and design models to all reviewers with a request to review them before the meeting.
   • CCompile a list of potential architectural risks and defects based on the architecture documentation and design models.
   • DSelect the review technique, such as checklist-based or scenario-based, that will be used during the review session.
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6. 5foundation · medium

   Why are requirements an important input to an architectural review?

   • AThey define the exact implementation details of each component
   • BThey provide the basis for evaluating whether the architecture satisfies the specified functional and quality requirements
   • CThey are only needed if the architecture is being reviewed for compliance with external standards
   • DThey are used to generate test data for the review process
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