Static vs dynamic testing

Question 1

What is static testing?

Answer 1

Unlike dynamic testing which requires execution of software being tested. Static testing involves manual examination of work product (i.e. reviews) or tool driven evaluation of the code/other work product (i.e Static analysis).

Question 2

What can be examined with static analysis?

Answer 2

Specifications (business requirements, functional requirements and security requirements), Epics, User stories, Code, Test ware/cases/plans, user guides, web pages, config set up and infrastructure set up.