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Limitations of Inspections
publish date: 2026/06/14 04:09:33.591271 UTC
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Despite their effectiveness, inspections cannot replace software testing. Which types of defects are inspections NOT well suited to discover? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
(1) Defects arising from unexpected interactions between different parts of a program
(2) Timing problems in concurrent or real-time systems
(3) Problems with system performance
Explanation
Inspections are not good for discovering defects that arise from unexpected interactions between different parts of a program, timing problems in real-time systems, or problems with system performance. These require the system to actually be executed, which is why testing cannot be replaced by inspections.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition