ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 — Question 36

Which of the following should you review using static testing?

Answer options

• A. Memory leak during execution
• B. Performance of a module under load
• C. Interactive output from a debugger
• D. Test plan

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as a test plan can be reviewed without executing the software, which is the essence of static testing. Options A, B, and C involve dynamic testing processes that require the code to be executed to identify issues such as memory leaks, performance under load, or debugger outputs.