Architectural Reviews CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   During an architectural review of a new e-commerce platform, the review team needs to evaluate how the architecture handles a sudden spike in user traffic during a flash sale. The team wants to identify potential performance bottlenecks and scalability issues. Which review technique is MOST appropriate for this evaluation?

   • APerspective-based review where each reviewer examines the architecture from a different stakeholder's viewpoint.
   • BInformal ad-hoc review where reviewers discuss the architecture without a predefined structure.
   • CChecklist-based review using a standard list of architectural quality attributes.
   • DScenario-based review where the team walks through the architecture's response to a flash sale event.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
2. 17foundation · medium

   What should a good architectural review report include to effectively communicate findings?

   • AA detailed code review of every component
   • BA clear description of each finding, its severity, and recommended actions
   • CA summary of the review meeting minutes
   • DOnly the list of defects without any context
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
4. 18foundation · medium

   Which of the following correctly describes the typical sequence of steps in an architectural review process?

   • APlanning, preparation, execution, and follow-up
   • BExecution, planning, follow-up, and preparation
   • CPreparation, execution, planning, and follow-up
   • DFollow-up, planning, preparation, and execution
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
5. 19application · medium

   A technical test analyst is asked to participate in an architectural review of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The analyst has been given the architecture documentation and design models. What additional input is ESSENTIAL for the review to be effective?

   • AThe source code of the existing system.
   • BThe project's test plan and test cases.
   • CThe user manual and training materials.
   • DThe requirements specification and non-functional requirements.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
6. 20application · medium

   A technical test analyst is preparing for an architectural review of a new healthcare system. The analyst has the architecture documentation and design models, but the requirements specification is not yet finalized. What should the analyst do?

   • AProceed with the review using the available documentation and note that requirements are incomplete.
   • BConduct the review without requirements, focusing only on the technical aspects of the architecture.
   • CPostpone the review until the requirements specification is finalized.
   • DRequest the latest draft of the requirements specification and use it as an input.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first