Section 3

Question 1

anomaly

Answer 1

A condition that deviates from expectation.

Question 2

dynamic testing

Answer 2

Testing that involves the execution of the test item.

Question 3

formal review

Answer 3

A type of review that follows a defined process with a formally documented output.

Question 4

informal review

Answer 4

A type of review that does not follow a defined process and has no formally documented output.

Question 5

inspection

Answer 5

A type of formal review that uses defined team roles and measurement to identify defects in a work product, and improve the review process and the software development process.

Question 6

review

Answer 6

A type of static testing in which a work product or process is evaluated by one or more individuals to detect defects or to provide improvements.

Question 7

static analysis

Answer 7

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

Question 8

static testing

Answer 8

Testing that does not involve the execution of a test item.

Question 9

technical review

Answer 9

A formal review by technical experts that examine the quality of a work product and identify discrepancies from specifications and standards.

Question 10

walkthrough

Answer 10

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

Synonyms: structured walkthrough