Ch. 3 Keywords

Question 1

Anomaly

Answer 1

A condition that deviates from the expectation

Question 2

Dynamic Testing

Answer 2

Testing that involves the execution of the test item

Question 3

Formal Review

Answer 3

A 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 measurements 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 the quality of a work product or process is evaluated by individuals

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