ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 10

Which statement about Static Testing is TRUE?

Answer options

• A. Static testing can be applied to any work product that participants know how to read and understand.
• B. Static testing must only be applied to final work products that have been signed off.
• C. Static testing must be conducted by users of the product being tested.
• D. Static testing executes the code to verify the functionality is as expected.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because static testing can be performed on any document or artifact that the team can read and comprehend, not just finalized work products. Options B and C are incorrect as static testing can occur at various stages and does not require user involvement, while D is wrong because static testing does not involve executing code; it focuses on reviewing and analyzing the work product.