Part 1: W03 Review

Question 1

Explain differences between Synchronous and Asynchronous reviews.

Answer 1

Synchronous has a fixed time when everyone meets and conducts review steps.

Asynchronous is done by people on their own time.

Question 2

What are the different types of reviews? (5)

Answer 2

1. Management
2. Peer reviews
3. Walkthrough
4. Technical Reviews
5. Audits

Question 3

What is Fagan’s model?

Answer 3

A methodology for finding software defects.

Question 4

Name 3 common defects.

Answer 4

• Data faults
• Control faults
• Input/Output faults
• Interface faults
• Storage management faults
• Exception management faults

Question 5

What is the Phase Index in Software testing?

Answer 5

Formula for measuring defect concern at each step. Each defect is multiplied by a severity weight.

Question 6

What is the Defect Index?

Answer 6

Defect concern for entire product.

Question 7

Explain testing vs debugging.

Answer 7

Testing - confirms presence of defects.

Debugging - locates defects.