Which review type is most appropriate to ensure high quality and technical correctness of the algorithm?

A software module to be used in a mission critical application incorporates an algorithm for secure transmission of data.

Which review type is most appropriate to ensure high quality and technical correctness of the algorithm?
A . Walkthrough
B . Informal Review
C . Technical Review
D . Management Review

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A technical review is a type of formal review that involves a team of technical experts who evaluate a software product against a set of predefined quality criteria. A technical review is suitable for ensuring high quality and technical correctness of complex or critical software components, such as algorithms, architectures or designs. A technical review is not a walkthrough, which is an informal review led by the author of the work product. A technical review is not an informal review, which is a review that does not follow a defined process and has no formal entry or exit criteria. A technical review is not a management review, which is a type of formal review that focuses on business aspects and project progress.

Reference: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus – Springer, Chapter 3, page 29-30.