CAST Defect Management Lifecycle 5

Question 1

In a typical defect lifecycle, what is the first status assigned when a defect is logged?

Accepted Answer

New / Open

Answer

A newly logged defect starts in the 'New' or 'Open' state before triage.

Question 2

What status indicates a defect has been allocated to a specific developer for fixing?

Accepted Answer

Assigned

Answer

'Assigned' means the defect now has an owner responsible for fixing it.

Question 3

Which action follows after a tester successfully verifies a fix?

Accepted Answer

Close the defect

Answer

Once verification passes, the defect is moved to 'Closed'.

Question 4

What is the benefit of using a defect tracking tool over a spreadsheet?

Accepted Answer

Workflow enforcement, history, and reporting

Answer

Tracking tools enforce workflow, retain history, and generate metrics automatically.

Question 5

Which information is least useful in a well-written defect report?

Accepted Answer

The tester's personal opinion of the developer

Answer

Personal opinions add no value; reports should be objective and factual.

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