Which product risk is best addressed through static testing?

Static testing focuses on the examination of code, requirements, and design documents without executing the software. It involves reviewing and analyzing these artifacts to identify flaws or issues early in the development lifecycle. Addressing the absence of key requirements in the test cases is particularly suited to static testing as it allows testers to review the test cases against the documented requirements to ensure that all critical aspects are covered.

By conducting reviews during the static testing phase, the team can identify missing requirements before any dynamic testing occurs, thus preventing potential oversights and ensuring better alignment of the test cases with the overall project requirements. This proactive approach is crucial for producing high-quality software and meeting user expectations.

In contrast, the other options typically involve dynamic testing or other activities that are not effectively addressed through static techniques. For instance, validating an incorrect implementation of a requirement, assessing application performance, or managing delivery schedules generally require active execution of the software or real-time project management parallels, which static testing cannot provide.