Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Ad Hoc Review – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A review technique carried out with no formal procedure and no reading guidance.
In simple words
Reviewers just read the work product freely with no checklist or roles.
Exam tip
Ad hoc is fast but lowest yield — heavily dependent on reviewer skill.
Related terms
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- Informal ReviewA quick, unstructured read-through with no checklists, roles or logged results.
- Checklist-Based ReviewReviewers use a pre-made checklist of common defect types to guide what to look for.
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