Exam CTAL-TM_001 Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM_001 exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
Which of the following software characteristics are possibly revealed through the application of a open source static analysis tool?

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A static analysis tool is a software tool that analyzes the source code of a program without executing it. It can detect various software characteristics, such as syntax errors, potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, code quality, and coding standard violations. Coding standard violations are deviations from the agreed or recommended rules and conventions for writing source code, such as naming, indentation, formatting, commenting, and complexity. A static analysis tool can check the source code against a predefined or customized coding standard and report any violations. Coding standard violations can affect the readability, maintainability, and portability of the code, and can also introduce defects or inconsistencies. List of tools for static code analysisTop 5 Open Source Source and Free Static Code Analysis Tools in 2020 References:
* List of tools for static code analysis - Wikipedia
* Top 5 Open Source Source and Free Static Code Analysis Tools in 2020 - GeeksforGeeks

by Timothy at Sep 06, 2026, 10:41 PM

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