ABSTRACT
The intent is to determine the technical accuracy of the documentation. When a set of documentation passes an inspection, it is reasonable to assume that the work is both technically acceptable and consistent with the system’s objectives. Excessive management involvement can blunt the effectiveness of the inspection process. A manager’s comments tend to take on added significance simply because they come from a manager. Misusing the error reports generated during the inspection session is a particularly significant problem. Inspections and walkthroughs are time consuming and, as is the case with any product, it is impossible to inspect quality into a set of documentation. The moderator runs the inspection, scheduling all meetings, distributing all necessary documentation, conducting all sessions, and making certain that the inspection is both thorough and fair. During the inspection session, the moderator maintains an error log, noting each error and estimating its severity.
