ISTQB - CTFL 3.1 Chapter 3 Key Terms

Ad hoc review

A review technique performed informally without a structured process.

Checklist-based review

A review technique guided by a list of questions or required attributes.

Dynamic testing

Testing that involves the execution of the test item.

Formal review

A type of review that follows a defined process with a formally documented output.

informal review

A type of review that does not follow a defined process and has no formally documented output.

inspection

A type of formal review that uses defined team roles and measurement to identify defects in a work product, and improve the review process and the software development process.

perspective-based reading

A review technique in which a work product is evaluated from the perspective of different stakeholders with the purpose to derive other work products.

review

A type of static testing in which a work product or process is evaluated by one or more individuals to detect defects or to provide improvements.

Role-based review

A review technique in which a work product is evaluated from the perspective of different stakeholders.

Scenario-based review

A review technique in which a work product is evaluated to determine its ability to address specific scenarios.

Static analysis

The process of evaluating a component or system without executing it, based on its form, structure, content, or documentation.

Static testing

Testing that does not involve the execution of a test item.

Technical review

A formal review by technical experts that examine the quality of a work product and identify discrepancies from specifications and standards.

Walkthrough

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.