STATIC TESTING or REVIEWS

Testing of an object without execution on a computer id referred as Static Testing or Reviews.

Static Testing Scope

- Requirements Feasibility
- Technical Architecture
- Design
- Program specifications
- Test Plans
- Test Cases and Data
- User Documents

Static Testing Advantages

- Capture defects early, so saves rework cost
- Checklist-based approach
- Focuses on coverage
- Group perspective
- Highest probability of finding defects

Static Testing Disadvantages

- Time-consuming
- Cannot test data dependencies
- High skill levels required

Next is Dynamic Testing.