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In software design review process, the entry criteria includes that the software design is ready for review.
In software design review process, the entry criteria includes that the software design is ready for review.
True
The purpose of Preliminary Design Review is to evaluate major design decisions.
The purpose of Preliminary Design Review is to evaluate major design decisions.
True
A successful program design review focuses on coding plans after the coding process is completed.
A successful program design review focuses on coding plans after the coding process is completed.
False
Critical Design Review involves viewing the product as a collection of various entities and use cases.
Critical Design Review involves viewing the product as a collection of various entities and use cases.
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In the review team for program design, there are no testers included.
In the review team for program design, there are no testers included.
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In software design review process, participants only focus on the completeness of the design.
In software design review process, participants only focus on the completeness of the design.
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In the Preliminary Design Review, diagrams and data are not used to evaluate alternative design strategies.
In the Preliminary Design Review, diagrams and data are not used to evaluate alternative design strategies.
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The purpose of the Preliminary Design Review is to assess the functionality of the design critically.
The purpose of the Preliminary Design Review is to assess the functionality of the design critically.
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In the Critical Design Review, one of the purposes is to verify that the design satisfies the requirements established in the architectural design specifications.
In the Critical Design Review, one of the purposes is to verify that the design satisfies the requirements established in the architectural design specifications.
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The Critical Design Review is conducted with the programmers to get feedback after the design is implemented.
The Critical Design Review is conducted with the programmers to get feedback after the design is implemented.
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In the Critical Design Review, one purpose is to justify the design to outsiders for better understanding.
In the Critical Design Review, one purpose is to justify the design to outsiders for better understanding.
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During the Major Design Decisions Evaluation, the program designer for the project is responsible for writing system documentation.
During the Major Design Decisions Evaluation, the program designer for the project is responsible for writing system documentation.
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Preliminary Design Review is a systematic inspection of the design to ensure it meets all specified requirements.
Preliminary Design Review is a systematic inspection of the design to ensure it meets all specified requirements.
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Critical Design Review is a formal meeting to present the system's detailed design to the user, customer, or other interested parties for comment and approval.
Critical Design Review is a formal meeting to present the system's detailed design to the user, customer, or other interested parties for comment and approval.
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The purpose of Preliminary Design Review is to define interfaces for modules and external system elements.
The purpose of Preliminary Design Review is to define interfaces for modules and external system elements.
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The purpose of Critical Design Review is to identify problems in the design process.
The purpose of Critical Design Review is to identify problems in the design process.
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Major design decisions evaluation is part of the Preliminary Design Review process.
Major design decisions evaluation is part of the Preliminary Design Review process.
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Critical Design Review includes a moderator who presides over the review and encourages discussions.
Critical Design Review includes a moderator who presides over the review and encourages discussions.
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Study Notes
Software Design Reviews
- Purpose: to assure no defects in technical and conceptual designs, verify design satisfies requirements, assess functionality and maturity, and justify design to outsiders.
Types of Reviews
- Design Review:
- Conducted to verify design meets requirements
- Uses diagrams and data to evaluate alternative design strategies
- Involves CDR team individuals: System tester, Analyst, Program designer
- Program Design Review:
- Conducted with programmers to get feedback before implementation
- Purposes: assure feasibility of detailed design, consistency with architectural design, compatibility with implementation language, use of structured programming constructs, and understandability of design
Reviewer Roles
- Reviewer: independent person who comments and makes decisions
- Customers: define software requirements
- Moderator: presides over review, encourages discussions, settles disputes, and provides unbiased observations
Review Process
- Entry criteria: software design is ready for review
- Activities:
- Select review team members and assign roles
- Prepare schedules for review
- Distribute software design review package to participants
- Check completeness, conformance, and efficiency of design
- Identify and discuss defects
Importance of Design Reviews
- Ensure product quality and reduce potential risks of not meeting schedules and requirements
- Best mechanism to identify problems in design process
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Test your knowledge on the purposes and process of conducting software design reviews. Learn about verifying designs, assessing functionality, and justifying designs to external parties.
