Chapter 3 Static Testing

Question 1

Ad-hoc review

Answer 1

A review technique carried out by independent reviewers informally, without a structured process

Question 2

Checklist based review

Answer 2

A review technique guided by a list of questions or required attributes

Question 3

Dynamic testing

Answer 3

Testing that involves the execution of the software of a component or system

Question 4

Formal Review

Answer 4

A form of review that follows a defined process with a documented output

Question 5

Informal Review

Answer 5

A type of review without a documented procedure

Main purpose - detect potential defects
Generate ideas / solutions, solve minor problems

Question 6

Perspective-based reading

Answer 6

A review technique whereby reviewers evaluate the work product from different viewpoints

End User
Marketing
Designer
Tester
Operations

Question 7

Review

Answer 7

A type of static testing during which a work product or process is evaluated by one or more individuals to detect issues and to provide improvements

Question 8

Role-based review

Answer 8

A review technique where reviewers evaluate a work product from the perspective of different stakeholder roles
User Type - Experienced, Inexperienced, Senior, Child
User Admin
System Admin
Performance Testing

Question 9

Scenario based review

Answer 9

A review technique where the review is guided by determining the ability of the work product to address specific scenarios

Question 10

Static analysis

Answer 10

The process of evaluating a component or system without executing it, based on its form, structure, content, or documentation.

Question 11

Static testing

Answer 11

Testing a work product without code being executed

Question 12

Technical review

Answer 12

A formal review type by a team of qualified personnel that examines the suitability of a work product for its intended use and identifies discrepancies from specifications and standards

Gain consensus, detect defects, evaluate quality, improvement, alternatives

Preparation : Required
Meeting : Optional
Scribe : Mandatory
Checklists : Optional

Question 13

Walkthrough

Answer 13

A type of review in which an author leads members of the review through a work product and members ask questions and make comments about possible issues

Question 14

Static Testing Approaches

Answer 14

Ad-Hoc
Checklist
Scenarios
Roles
Perspectives

Question 15

Static Testing General Review Process

Answer 15

Planning
Initiation
Individual review
Issue communication and analysis
Fixing and Reporting

Question 16

Static Testing Roles

Answer 16

Author
Manager
Facilitator
Review Leader
Reviewer
Scribe
Recorder

Question 17

Static Testing Review Types

Answer 17

Informal
Walkthrough
Technical
Inspection

Question 18

Static Testing Review Work Products

Answer 18

Specifications
BRD
Functional requirements
Security requirements
Epics/User Stories / Acceptance Criteria
Architecture and Design Specs
Code
Testware including test plans, test cases, test procedures, test scripts
User guides
Web pages
contracts, project plans, schedules, budgets
Models 
Activity diagrams

Question 19

Static Testing Benefits

Answer 19

Early Detection
Efficiency
Prevention
Find Defects not found dynamically
Productivity
Cost and Time Efficient
Cost of Quality
Communication

Question 20

Static Testing Defect Types

Answer 20

Requirements
Design
Coding
Standards
Security
Interfaces
Traceability / Coverage
Maintainability

Question 21

Static Testing Code Review

Answer 21

Completeness
Correctness
Clarity

Question 22

Review Process - Planning

Answer 22

Define Scope
Purpose
Content
Quality
Effort
Timeframe
Review Type
Assign Roles
Activities
Checklists
Entry/Exit criteria

Question 23

Review Process - Initiate Review

Answer 23

Distribute review material
Explain scope, objectives, process, roles
Answer question

Question 24

Review Process - Individual Review

Answer 24

Review all or part of work product

Not defects, recommendations, questions

Question 25

Review Process - Issue communication

Answer 25

Communicate
Defects
Assign ownership and status
Document Quality
Accept or Reject Exit Criteria

Question 26

Review Process - Fixing and Reporting

Answer 26

Create Defects
Fix Defects
Communicate Defects
Update Status
Gather metrics
Check Exit Criteria
Accept Work Produce

Question 27

Inspection Review

Answer 27

A type of formal review to identify issues in a work product which provides measurement to improve the review process and SDLC
detect defects, evaluate quality, prevent similar defects

Preparation: Required
Exit / Entry Criteria Required
Scribe: Required
Review Meeting: Required, led by facilitator
Author cannot act as leader, reader or scribe
Review Report : Required
Metrics

Question 28

Review Organizational Success Factors

Answer 28

Clear agenda and exit criteria
Review Type and Techniques
Checklists
Preparation Time allotted
Scheduled in advance
Management support
Policy support

Question 29

Review People Success Factors

Answer 29

Correct people selected
Testers are valued
Spend adequate time on task
Small work units
Acknowledgement of Defects
Meeting Management
Trust
Emotions - Boredom, Exasperation, Hostility
Adequate training
Culture

Question 30

Author Role

Answer 30

Create work product, find defects

Question 31

Review Manager Role

Answer 31

Provide organisational resources, approve process

Question 32

Review Facilitator Role

Answer 32

Leads review

Question 33

Review leader Role

Answer 33

allocates resources

Question 34

Reviewers Role

Answer 34

people of various backgrounds, roles, expertise identify defects

Question 35

Scribe Role

Answer 35

Document defects and decisions