SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOOLS AND ENVIRONMENTS

AUTOMATED TESTING TOOLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement about the function of a static analysis tool is true?
A
Gives quality information about the code without executing it.
B
Checks expected results against actual results.
C
Can detect memory leaks.
D
Gives information about what code has and has not been exercised.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the statement about the function of static analysis tool is true? Gives quality information about the code without executing it. Static testing techniques allow us to find defects directly in work products without the execution of the code.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following are the types of defects found by the tools during static analysis: A variable with an undefined value. Inconsistent interface between modules and components. Variables that are declared but never used.

Detailed explanation-3: -Static analysis supported by tools may find defects priorto manual test execution.

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