Checks the product against a list of common errors, anomalies, and non
compliances to standards and conventions.
These are peer reviews where engineers examine the source of a system with
the aim of discovering anomalies and defects.
Inspections do not require execution of a system so may be used before
implementation.
They may be applied to any representation of the system (requirements,
design, configuration data, test data, etc.).
They have been shown to be an effective technique for discovering program
errors.
Participants One to three technical staff members.
Procedure Similar to peer review.
Duration Inspection meeting is usually not needed.