Software Inspections for Defect Discovery

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What distinguishes inspections from testing?

Inspections require people to examine the source representation for anomalies. (correct)

Testing is done after system implementation is complete.

Testing requires multiple executions for each defect discovered.

Inspections focus on non-functional characteristics like performance and usability.

Why may several executions be necessary in testing?

To discover different types of defects. (correct)

To ensure the program meets specifications.

To remove the defects found in the initial execution.

To check conformance with the customer's real requirements.

What can inspections check conformance with?

The customer's real requirements.

Non-functional characteristics like performance.

The system's design and configuration data. (correct)

The usability of the program.

Why are reviewers likely to have seen common types of errors in inspections?

Based on their reuse domain and programming knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What does verification primarily show conformance with?

Specification. Signup and view all the answers

Why should both inspections and testing be used during V & V processes?

Due to the complementary nature of identifying defects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of verification in software development?

Reviewing documents and code Signup and view all the answers

Which testing method is typically associated with validation in software development?

Black box testing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between verification and validation?

Validation involves code execution, verification does not. Signup and view all the answers

Which process checks whether the software confirms to a specification?

Verification Signup and view all the answers

In software development, what does validation primarily aim to test?

Whether the software meets the business needs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing is associated with validation that checks software functionality?

Non-functional testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary goal of validation testing?

To show that the software meets its requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between testing and debugging?

Debugging is concerned with locating and repairing errors, while testing is concerned with establishing their existence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for getting the most out of testing and inspection processes?

Prioritizing testing over static verification Signup and view all the answers

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What distinguishes inspections from testing?

Why may several executions be necessary in testing?

What can inspections check conformance with?

Why are reviewers likely to have seen common types of errors in inspections?

What does verification primarily show conformance with?

Why should both inspections and testing be used during V & V processes?

What is the main focus of verification in software development?

Which testing method is typically associated with validation in software development?

What is a key difference between verification and validation?

Which process checks whether the software confirms to a specification?

In software development, what does validation primarily aim to test?

Which type of testing is associated with validation that checks software functionality?

Which of the following is the primary goal of validation testing?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between testing and debugging?

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for getting the most out of testing and inspection processes?

Which type of testing is the only validation technique for nonfunctional requirements?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of software inspections?

Which of the following is NOT a type of testing?

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