What is static executable file analysis?

A.
It is a process that consists of collecting information about and from an executable file without
actually launching the file under any circumstances

B.
It is a process that consists of collecting information about and from an executable file by
launching the file under any circumstances

C.
It is a process that consists of collecting information about and from an executable file without
actually launching an executable file in a controlled and monitored environment

D.
It is a process that consists of collecting information about and from an executable file by
launching an executable file in a controlled and monitored environment