Which of the following is a purpose of the review planning phase?

Question

Options

• ALog defects.
• BExplain the documents to the participants.
• CGather metrics.
• DAllocate the individual roles.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  14% (4)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  79% (23)

Explanation

Allocating individual roles is the correct answer because the planning phase is where the review is organized and set up - this includes identifying who will serve as the author, moderator, reviewers, and scribe before the review begins. Without role assignment at this stage, the review process cannot be properly structured or initiated.

Option A (Log defects) is incorrect - defect logging occurs during the review meeting phase, after reviewers have already examined the work product individually.

Option B (Explain the documents to participants) is incorrect - that activity belongs to the kick-off phase, where the moderator orients participants to the material and objectives.

Option C (Gather metrics) is incorrect - metrics collection (e.g., defect density, effort spent) happens in the follow-up phase, once the review is complete.

Memory tip: Think of planning as "who does what" - you can't start a review without knowing who plays each role. The acronym PLAN = People, Location, Artifacts, Needs helps anchor that role allocation and logistics belong here, not defect-finding or wrap-up activities.

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