Correct Sequence of Review Activities (Exam D – Question 17)
1. Introduction
In the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus, reviews are a core static testing technique used to detect defects early.
To answer review-related questions correctly, you must understand the generic review process and the logical order of its activities.
ISTQB에서는 리뷰(Review)를 정적 테스트의 핵심 기법으로 설명합니다.
이 문제는 리뷰 활동이 어떤 순서로 수행되는지를 정확히 알고 있는지를 묻습니다.
2. Practice Question
❓ Question
Given the following descriptions of review activities:
- Detected anomalies are deliberated upon, and determinations are reached regarding their status, ownership, and any further steps needed
- Defects are recorded, and any needed updates are addressed prior to the acceptance of the work product
- Reviewers employ techniques to come up with suggestions and questions about the work product and to spot anomalies
- The objective of the review and its schedule are established to ensure a focused and efficient review
- Participants are provided with access to the item being reviewed
Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence in the review process?
- a) 4 – 3 – 5 – 2 – 1
- b) 4 – 5 – 3 – 1 – 2
- c) 5 – 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
- d) 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
✅ Correct Answer: b)
3. Explanation
Step 1: Map each description to a review activity
- 4) Objective and schedule defined → Planning
- 5) Access to work product provided → Review initiation
- 3) Reviewers find anomalies individually → Individual review
- 1) Anomalies discussed and decisions made → Communication and analysis
- 2) Defects fixed and recorded → Fixing and reporting
✔ Correct review process order
According to the generic review process defined in ISO/IEC 20246 and outlined in the ISTQB syllabus, the correct logical order is:
- Planning (4)
- Review initiation (5)
- Individual review (3)
- Communication and analysis (1)
- Fixing and reporting (2)
Therefore, the correct sequence is:
4 – 5 – 3 – 1 – 2
Why the other options are incorrect
❌ a) 4 – 3 – 5 – 2 – 1
Individual review cannot take place before review initiation, and fixing/reporting must occur after discussion.
개별 리뷰는 리뷰 개시 이전에 수행될 수 없으며, 결함 수정은 논의 이후에 이루어져야 합니다.
❌ c) 5 – 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
Planning must happen before review initiation, and discussion cannot occur before individual review.
계획 수립은 리뷰 개시보다 먼저이며, 토론은 개별 리뷰 이후에 진행됩니다.
❌ d) 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
Fixing and reporting cannot occur before communication and analysis.
결함 수정은 토론과 분석 이후에 수행되어야 합니다.
4. Summary Table
| Order | Review Activity | Description | 요약 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planning | Define objectives and schedule | 목표·일정 수립 |
| 2 | Review initiation | Provide access to work product | 리뷰 개시 |
| 3 | Individual review | Find anomalies individually | 개별 검토 |
| 4 | Communication and analysis | Discuss and analyze anomalies | 토론·분석 |
| 5 | Fixing and reporting | Fix defects and record results | 수정·보고 |
5. Final Takeaway
For the ISTQB exam, memorize the standard review flow:
Planning → Review initiation → Individual review → Communication & analysis → Fixing & reporting
시험 대비 핵심 정리입니다.
리뷰 프로세스 순서: 계획 → 리뷰 개시 → 개별 리뷰 → 토론·분석 → 수정·보고
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