Which of the following BEST describes the difference between an inspection and a walkthrough?
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Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by the author.
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An inspection is led by a moderator and a walkthrough is led by the author.
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Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by a trained moderator.
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A walkthrough is led by the author. The author is not present during inspections.
Inspections are formal reviews led by a trained moderator following a documented process with specific roles. Walkthroughs are informal meetings led by the author to present work and gather peer feedback. In inspections, the author typically presents but doesn't facilitate the discussion.
To answer this question, you need to understand the difference between an inspection and a walkthrough.
Option A) Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by the author - This option is incorrect because in a walkthrough, the author is present, but in an inspection, the author is not present.
Option B) An inspection is led by a moderator and a walkthrough is led by the author - This option is the correct answer. In an inspection, a trained moderator leads the process and facilitates the review, while in a walkthrough, the author of the work being reviewed leads the process.
Option C) Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by a trained moderator - This option is incorrect because a walkthrough is led by the author, not a moderator.
Option D) A walkthrough is led by the author. The author is not present during inspections - This option is incorrect because the author is present during a walkthrough, but not during an inspection.
The correct answer is B. An inspection is led by a moderator, and a walkthrough is led by the author.