ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level — Question 26

What is static analysis?

Answer options

• A. The decision between using white or black box test techniques.
• B. Executing software to validate the most common path through the code.
• C. A technique to find defects in software source code and software models, performed without executing code.
• D. It is a testing technique used during system testing.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, accurately describes static analysis as a method used to detect defects in source code and models without executing the program. Options A and B refer to different testing methodologies, while D pertains to a specific phase in testing rather than the concept of static analysis.