Lesson 2: Static Testing, Reviews, and Test Analysis

This lesson develops practical understanding of static testing, reviews, and test analysis within the ISTQB Software Testing Foundations with Agile Practices Training. It connects core concepts with realistic testing and quality-engineering decisions.

Learners examine methods, evidence, risks, stakeholder expectations, and implementation considerations before applying the ideas in a focused activity.

Topics Covered

• Static testing purpose, benefits, work products, and defect types
• Review roles, activities, entry criteria, exit criteria, and reporting
• Informal reviews, walkthroughs, technical reviews, and inspections
• Requirement quality, ambiguity, completeness, consistency, and testability
• Test basis analysis, test conditions, coverage items, and traceability
• Review success factors, feedback, conflict, and stakeholder collaboration
• Using review findings to improve requirements, tests, and processes

Practical Activity

Apply the lesson concepts to a realistic ISTQB Software Testing Foundations with Agile Practices scenario and document the test approach, evidence, risks, and recommended next actions.

Lesson Outcome

Learners can explain and apply static testing, reviews, and test analysis using structured, risk-aware, and evidence-based testing decisions.