Chapter 3

Question 1

Benefits of static reviews

Answer 1

1. Early defects detection and correction
2. Development productivity improvements
3. Reduced development timescales
4. Reduced testing costs and time
5. Lifetime cost reductions
6. Fewer defects and improved communication

Question 2

6 Activities of a Review

Answer 2

1. Planning
2. Kick off
3. Individual preparation
4. Examination, evaluation, recording of results (review meeting)
5. Rework
6. Follow up

Question 3

4 Types of Reviews

Answer 3

1. Informal review
2. Walk-through
3. Technical review
4. Inspection

Question 4

Static Analysis Tools Benefits

Answer 4

1. Early detection of defects prior to test execution
2. Early warnings about suspicious aspects of the code or design
3. Identification of defects not easily found by dynamic testing
4. Detects dependencies in inconsistencies and software models
5. Improved maintainability of code and design
6. Prevention of defects

Question 5

Typical Defects Found by Static Analysis

Answer 5

1. Referencing a variable with an undefined value
2. Inconsistent interfaces between modules and components
3. Variables that are not used or are improperly declared
4. Unreachable code
5. Missing and erroneous logic
6. Overly complicated constructs
7. Programming standards violations
8. Security vulnerabilities
9. Syntax violations of code and software models

Question 6

Defects easier to find in static reviews

Answer 6

1. Deviations from standards
2. Requirement defects
3. Design defects
4. Insufficient maintainability
5. Incorrect interface specifications