The uses of static testing are as follows:

• Since static testing can start early in the life cycle so early feedback on quality issues can be established.
• As the defects are getting detected at an early stage so the rework cost most often relatively low.
• Development productivity is likely to increase because of the less rework effort.
• Types of the defects that are easier to find during the static testing are: deviation from standards, missing requirements, design defects, non-maintainable code and inconsistent interface specifications.
• Static tests contribute to the increased awareness of quality issues.