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CTFL 3.2.5: Recall the factors that contribute to a successful review

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Syllabus section 3.2.5

4 original PrepBench practice questions for learning objective 3.2.5 of the CTFL 4.0 syllabus. Try the examples below and check each answer against its syllabus reference.

Practice questions

Question 1

Performing reviews on small chunks is a success factor for reviews. What is the reason for it?

  1. So that reviewers do not lose concentration during the individual review or the review meeting
  2. So that the author can fix the anomalies from one chunk before the next chunk is reviewed
  3. So that the review leader can select a different review type for each chunk
  4. So that metrics can be collected per chunk and fed back into process improvement
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  • Correct answer: So that reviewers do not lose concentration during the individual review or the review meetingSmall chunks keep reviewers from losing concentration.
  • So that the author can fix the anomalies from one chunk before the next chunk is reviewedFixing anomalies belongs to a later activity and is not the stated reason.
  • So that the review leader can select a different review type for each chunkChoosing a suitable review type is a separate success factor, not this one's reason.
  • So that metrics can be collected per chunk and fed back into process improvementCollecting metrics is named for inspections, not as the reason for small chunks.

Performing reviews on small chunks is named as a success factor so that reviewers do not lose concentration during an individual review and/or the review meeting when one is held. The other options describe real review concepts — fixing anomalies, selecting an appropriate review type, and collecting metrics in inspections — but none of them is the reason the syllabus gives for small chunks.

Syllabus section 3.2.5

Question 2

According to the success factors for reviews, what should NEVER be an objective of a review?

  1. Defining clear and measurable exit criteria
  2. Evaluating the performance of the participants
  3. Choosing a review type that suits the work product
  4. Providing participants adequate time to prepare
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  • Defining clear and measurable exit criteriaDefining clear, measurable exit criteria is a success factor, not something to avoid.
  • Correct answer: Evaluating the performance of the participantsEvaluating the participants should never be an objective of a review.
  • Choosing a review type that suits the work productChoosing a suitable review type is a recognized success factor.
  • Providing participants adequate time to prepareGiving participants adequate preparation time is a success factor, not a thing to avoid.

A success factor for reviews is defining clear objectives and measurable exit criteria, and the evaluation of participants should never be an objective. Other factors include choosing the appropriate review type, reviewing small chunks, giving adequate preparation time, and management support.

Syllabus section 3.2.5

Question 3

Which of the following is named among the success factors for reviews?

  1. Scheduling the review as soon as the work product is complete, so that no time is lost
  2. Assigning the most experienced available engineer as the author of the reviewed work product
  3. Providing adequate training for all participants so they know how to fulfil their role
  4. Having the review leader approve every anomaly before the scribe records it
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  • Scheduling the review as soon as the work product is complete, so that no time is lostAdequate preparation time is a named factor; scheduling on completion is not.
  • Assigning the most experienced available engineer as the author of the reviewed work productThe author's seniority is not among the named success factors.
  • Correct answer: Providing adequate training for all participants so they know how to fulfil their roleAdequate training for all participants is a named success factor.
  • Having the review leader approve every anomaly before the scribe records itReviewers log the anomalies they identify; no approval step gates that recording.

Providing adequate training for all participants, so that they know how to fulfil their role, is named among the factors that determine the success of reviews. The list also includes clear objectives and measurable exit criteria, choosing an appropriate review type, reviewing small chunks, providing feedback, adequate preparation time, management support, making reviews part of the organization's culture, and facilitating meetings.

Syllabus section 3.2.5

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