ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 2 Question 53 Discussion

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Question #: 53
Topic #: 2

You are responsible for applying the correct technique for a review of the requirements document for a project to develop a new software application. You identify the reviewers and the required roles, including the meeting leader, who is the requirements document author, and a separate role for a scribe. Additionally, you decide to take a relatively informal approach to the requirements review. The goal of the review is to find defects in the requirements document, such as omissions, Inconsistencies, and duplications. Another goal of the review is to improve the software application's usability and accessibility by considering the various stakeholders' viewpoints.

Which of the following statements BEST describes this scenario?

AThis scenario is using a pair review type and a perspective-based review technique

BThis scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a checklist-based review technique

CThis scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a perspective-based review technique

DThis scenario is using a pair review type and a checklist-based review technique

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Suggested Answer: C

This scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a perspective-based review technique. In a walkthrough, the author of the document leads the meeting and it typically includes a meeting leader and a scribe, as described. This type of review is informal, focuses on discussion, and often involves scenario-based reading of the document to understand different user perspectives (ISTQB Main Web). Reference:

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0: ISTQB CTFL Syllabus v4.0 PDF

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Ena

3 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The mention of finding defects like omissions and inconsistencies makes me think a checklist-based review might be more appropriate.

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Benton

8 days ago

I agree, C is the correct answer. The scenario mentions a relatively informal approach, which aligns with a walkthrough review type.

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Isaac

13 days ago

C) This scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a perspective-based review technique. Seems like the most accurate description.

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Bulah

18 days ago

I’m confused about the difference between pair reviews and walkthroughs. I feel like this scenario is more about collaboration, so maybe it's a walkthrough?

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Valentine

24 days ago

I’m leaning towards option C because it talks about improving usability and considering different viewpoints, which sounds like a perspective-based approach.

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Teresita

29 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember practicing a question about perspective-based reviews. This seems to fit that idea, especially with the focus on stakeholders.

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Sena

1 month ago

I think this might be a walkthrough review since it mentions a meeting and discussing the document together.

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Laura

1 month ago

This is a tricky one. The informal approach makes me hesitant about the walkthrough, but the goals of the review do seem to fit that type. And considering different perspectives is definitely a perspective-based technique. I'll go with option C, but I'm not totally certain.

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Leila

1 month ago

I'm pretty confident this is a walkthrough review type, since the requirements author is leading it. And the focus on different stakeholder viewpoints suggests a perspective-based approach, so I think option C is the best answer.

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Micaela

2 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The informal approach and considering different stakeholder perspectives points to a perspective-based review. But the goal of finding defects seems to align better with a checklist-based approach. I'm leaning towards option C, but I'm not 100% sure.

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Heike

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question mentions an informal approach, which makes me think it's not a formal walkthrough. And the goal of finding defects like omissions and inconsistencies sounds more like a checklist-based review to me.

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Effie

2 months ago

I think this is a walkthrough review type, since the requirements author is leading the review. And it sounds like they're using a perspective-based approach to consider different stakeholder viewpoints.

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