Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Review – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A type of static testing in which a work product or process is evaluated by one or more individuals to detect defects or to provide improvements.
In simple words
Someone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
Exam tip
Reviews are static testing — no code executes. They find defects earlier and cheaper than dynamic testing.
Related terms
- Static TestingYou examine the work product — requirements, design, code — without running it, using reviews or tools like linters.
- Informal ReviewA quick, unstructured read-through with no checklists, roles or logged results.
- WalkthroughThe author walks the team through the document while others ask questions and spot defects.
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