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CISA Practice Question: Match each testing technique to its description.
Match each testing technique to its description.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Walkthrough: An informal meeting where the author presents code or design to peers for feedback.
Testing techniques vary in formality and purpose. Walkthroughs are informal, inspections are formal with checklists, desk checking is a self-review, and unit testing verifies individual components. Common confusions involve swapping walkthrough and inspection definitions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Walkthrough: An informal meeting where the author presents code or design to peers for feedback.
Why this is correct
This correctly describes a walkthrough, which is an informal review meeting.
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Inspection: A formal peer review process using a predetermined checklist to detect errors.
Why this is correct
This correctly describes inspection, a formal review with a checklist.
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Desk Checking: A manual review of code or design by the developer himself/herself, often line by line.
Why this is correct
This correctly describes desk checking, which is a self-review by the developer.
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Unit Testing: Testing individual components or modules in isolation to verify they function correctly.
Why this is correct
This correctly describes unit testing, which tests individual components.
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Walkthrough: A formal peer review process using a predetermined checklist.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes an inspection, not a walkthrough.
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Inspection: An informal meeting where the author presents code or design to peers.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a walkthrough, not an inspection.
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