Success Factors for Reviews CTFL Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A team has been conducting reviews, but the defect detection rate is low. The reviewers are experienced and well-trained, and the scope is clearly defined. However, the team culture is competitive, and individuals are rewarded for finding the most defects. What is the most likely reason for the low defect detection rate?

   • AThe review meetings are too long and tiring.
   • BThe competitive culture discourages collaboration and sharing of findings.
   • CThe reviewers are not spending enough time on preparation.
   • DThe review objectives are not aligned with the project goals.
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2. 12expert · hard

   A newly formed team is about to conduct its first formal review. The team members are from different departments and have never worked together. The project manager is concerned about the team's ability to conduct an effective review. What is the most important action to take before the review?

   • AInvite a senior manager to observe the review to ensure compliance.
   • BConduct a team-building exercise to improve interpersonal relationships.
   • CLet the team figure out the process as they go to promote learning.
   • DProvide training on the review process and assign clear roles and responsibilities.
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4. 13application · medium

   A development team is about to start a formal review of a critical module's design. The project manager wants to ensure the review is effective and has asked you for advice. Which action is most likely to contribute to a successful review?

   • AInvite as many stakeholders as possible to maximize the number of perspectives.
   • BSkip preparation and rely on the meeting to identify all issues.
   • CDefine clear objectives and assign specific roles (e.g., moderator, author, reviewer) before the meeting.
   • DLet the author lead the review to explain the design in detail.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which metric is used to measure the effectiveness of a review in terms of finding defects?

   • ATime spent on the review meeting
   • BNumber of participants in the review
   • CDefect detection rate
   • DNumber of pages in the work product
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6. 15application · medium

   During a review meeting, the discussion becomes heated as reviewers criticize the author's work. The moderator notices that the atmosphere is becoming confrontational. What should the moderator do to maintain a constructive review?

   • AEnd the meeting immediately and reschedule for another day.
   • BRemind participants to focus on the work product, not the author, and to provide constructive feedback.
   • CAllow the discussion to continue until all issues are thoroughly debated.
   • DAsk the author to leave the room so the reviewers can discuss freely.
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