Peer Reviews

Question 1

A review of a software work product, following defined procedures, by peers of the producers of the product for the purpose of identifying defects and improvements

Answer 1

Peer review

Question 2

A static analysis technique in which a designer or programmer leads members of the development team and other interested parties through a segment of documentation or code, and the participants ask questions and make comments about possible errors, violation of development standards, and other problems

Answer 2

Walkthrough

Question 3

A static analysis technique that relies on visual examination of development products to detect errors, violations of development standards, and other problems

Answer 3

Inspection

Question 4

Clear and visible management support, defined policy, good training for all, effective procedures, proper planning, adequate resources

Answer 4

Preconditions for Evidence-Based Inspections

Question 5

Belief that peer reviews are too expensive, Schedule pressure leaves no time for reviews, Hostile reviews – poor interpersonal skills, poor Facilitation, Use of review results for performance evaluations.

Answer 5

Barriers to peer reviews