Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Review Meeting – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A meeting held to identify defects, discuss the work product and record findings.
In simple words
The formal group session where reviewers discuss what they found individually.
Exam tip
Keep review meetings under two hours — defect-finding drops sharply after that.
Related terms
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- ModeratorThe person who runs the review meeting, keeps discussion on track and ensures the process is followed.
- ScribeThe note-taker who logs every defect and comment raised during the review.
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