Describe the steps involved in a formal inspection process and the role of a moderator in the inspection.
Answer: Inspection process goes through several steps:
- Planning for the inspection
- Presentation of the overview of the work product to be inspected
- Preparation for the inspection by the inspectors
- Examining or inspecting the material
- Rework of the defective areas in material
- Follow-up and close out
Moderator is an important person that is appointed during the planning stage. He/she will ensure that the inspection process is followed. Moderator also presides over the actual examination of the material and act as the adjudicator whenever necessary.