ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 44

Given the following review types and review characteristics:

a. Pair review
b. Walkthrough
c. Technical review
d. Inspection

1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Purpose includes gaining consensus
4. Purposes include improving the software product and training the review participants.

Which of the following BEST matches the review type with the review characteristic?

Answer options

• A. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
• B. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
• C. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
• D. a-2. b-4, c-3, d-1

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Pair reviews are typically informal (2), Walkthroughs aim for gaining consensus (3), Technical reviews focus on improving the software product (4), and Inspections are formal (1). The other options incorrectly match the characteristics to the review types.