Anomaly Reporting Flashcards

Which of the following best describes a 'blocker' or 'showstopper' anomaly?

Answer: A defect that prevents further testing of the application or a critical feature

A blocker anomaly halts the testing process because it prevents access to or execution of major functionality.

When logging an anomaly, 'actual result' should describe:

Answer: The observed system behavior during test execution

The actual result field captures exactly what the system did during the test, contrasted against expected behavior.

A defect that appears randomly without consistent reproduction steps is best described as:

Answer: Intermittent

An intermittent defect occurs unpredictably and cannot be reliably reproduced using the same steps.

Who typically has the authority to change an anomaly's priority after it has been filed?

Answer: The test manager or project manager in coordination with stakeholders

Priority changes require management authority because they affect resource allocation and release decisions.

In a formal test process, what happens after a developer marks an anomaly as 'Fixed'?

Answer: The test conductor performs verification testing to confirm the fix

After a fix is implemented, the test conductor must verify the fix resolves the anomaly before closing the report.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a software anomaly report?

Answer: The developer's estimated cost to fix the defect

Cost estimates are not part of the anomaly report itself; they may be tracked separately by project management.

A 'duplicate' anomaly disposition means:

Answer: The defect has already been reported under a different ticket number

Marking an anomaly as duplicate means the same defect was previously reported; the new report is closed with reference to the original.