Static Testing: Principles and Techniques

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Which activity exemplifies static testing?

Analyzing code without execution to detect defects (correct)
Executing code to identify runtime errors
Testing the system's response to user input
Monitoring system performance under heavy load

What is the primary aim of static testing?

To validate the software against user requirements
To ensure the software runs without crashing
To find defects during software execution
To prevent defects early in the development cycle (correct)

During which phase of the software development lifecycle is static testing typically performed?

As a final check before releasing the software to end-users
Only after the coding phase is complete
After the code is deployed and running in production
During the requirements and design phases (correct)

Which of the following is a key difference between static and dynamic testing?

Static testing prevents defects, while dynamic testing finds defects. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which review type is characterized by its informal nature and the goal to identify potential issues collaboratively?

Walkthrough (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of review is typically the MOST formal and often involves documented processes and checklists?

Inspection (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of static testing, what does 'checklist-based reviewing' primarily involve?

Using a predefined list of criteria to evaluate work products. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does static analysis contribute to improving software maintainability?

By enforcing coding standards and identifying potential vulnerabilities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Assuming a project has limited resources, how should a test manager decide whether to prioritize static or dynamic testing?

Assess project risks and prioritize static testing for critical modules or areas prone to defects, while using dynamic testing to confirm functionality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A development team discovers during static analysis that a critical module lacks proper error handling, and uses dynamic testing to confirm that this lack of error handling leads to a system crash under specific inputs. What is true?

The static analysis and dynamic testing activities complemented each other. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Work Products

Software or documentation items produced during the software development lifecycle.

Static Testing

Evaluating work products without executing the code, focusing on defect prevention and early detection.