CAST Ch 6

Question 1

Checkpoint Review

Answer 1

Held at predefined points in the development process to evaluate whether certain quality factors (critical success factors) are being adequately addressed in the system being built. Independent experts for the purpose of identifying problems conduct the reviews as early as possible.

Question 2

Desk Checking

Answer 2

The most traditional means for analyzing a system or a program. Desk checking is conducted by the developer of a system or program. The process involves reviewing the complete product to ensure that it is structurally sound and that the standards and requirements have been met. This tool can also be used on artifacts created during analysis and design.

Question 3

Inspection

Answer 3

A formal assessment of a work product conducted by one or more qualified independent reviewers to detect defects, violations of development standards, and other problems. Inspections involve authors only when specific questions concerning deliverables exist. An inspection identifies defects, but does not attempt to correct them. Authors take corrective actions and arrange follow-up reviews as needed.

Question 4

Walkthroughs

Answer 4

An informal review (static) testing process in which the author “walks through” the deliverable with the review team looking for defects.