Defect Management Lifecycle Flashcards
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Severity in a defect report primarily measures what?
Answer: The technical impact on the system
Severity reflects the degree of impact a defect has on system functionality.
Priority in a defect report primarily measures what?
Answer: The urgency of fixing it
Priority indicates how urgently a defect should be addressed in the schedule.
Which combination is most realistic: a spelling error on the company's homepage banner?
Answer: Low severity, high priority
A cosmetic typo has low technical impact but high visibility, so it is often high priority.
A rarely used admin report crashes only under an unusual data condition. Which classification fits best?
Answer: High severity, low priority
A crash is high severity, but rare use of the feature makes it low priority.
Who typically assigns the priority of a defect?
Answer: The project/test lead or triage team
Priority is usually set by a lead or triage team weighing business needs and schedule.
What is the main purpose of a defect triage meeting?
Answer: To review, prioritize, and assign defects
Triage meetings review open defects to set priority and assign owners.
A 'Blocker' severity defect is best described as one that:
Answer: Halts further testing or major functionality
A blocker prevents continued testing or use of major functionality, demanding immediate attention.