Which of the following BEST describes the difference between an inspection and a walkthrough?

Question

Options

• ABoth inspections and walkthroughs are led by the author.
• BAn inspection is led by a moderator and a walkthrough is led by the author.
• CBoth inspections and walkthroughs are led by a trained moderator.
• DA walkthrough is led by the author. The author is not present during inspections.

• A
  6% (4)
• B
  78% (49)
• C
  13% (8)
• D
  3% (2)

Explanation

Option B is correct because in formal review processes, an inspection is a structured, rigorous technique facilitated by a trained moderator (not the author), while a walkthrough is led by the author themselves, who guides reviewers through the work.

• A is wrong because it incorrectly states both are led by the author - only the walkthrough is.
• C is wrong because walkthroughs do not require a trained moderator; they are informal and author-driven.
• D is wrong because it gets the inspection half right but adds a false detail - the author is typically present during an inspection (to answer questions), they just don't lead it.

Memory tip: Think of the words themselves - a walkthrough has the author walking you through their work. An inspection is like a formal audit, so it needs an independent moderator to keep it objective.

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