Which one of the following assertions concerning code inspection and code…

Answer: Adherence to coding standards is checked during code inspection.

Explanation:

• What a code inspection is: A formal, checklist-driven peer review of source code that focuses on finding defects, verifying adherence to coding standards, and identifying design or logic issues.

• What a code walkthrough is: A generally less formal session led by the code author to explain the code and solicit feedback; it may not use formal checklists or roles.

• Why the correct statement is true: Inspections explicitly check coding standards as part of their checklist-driven process, so checking adherence to standards is a primary inspection activity.

• Why the other statements are false:

• The statement that inspections are carried out once unit testing is complete is misleading because inspections are static reviews that can occur before testing or independently of unit testing.

• Saying inspections and walkthroughs are synonyms is incorrect since inspections are formal with defined roles and metrics, whereas walkthroughs are informal and explanatory.

• The idea that walkthroughs are usually done by an independent test team is incorrect because walkthroughs are normally author-led sessions with peers or stakeholders rather than a formal independent testing activity.