Software Testing Software Testing Defect Management & Lifecycle

Question 1

What is the first step when a tester discovers a defect?

Accepted Answer

Log it in the defect tracking system with reproducible steps

Answer

Defects must be formally logged with clear reproduction steps, severity, and environment details so developers can investigate and fix them.

Question 2

Which defect status indicates a bug has been fixed and is awaiting verification?

Accepted Answer

Fixed / Resolved

Answer

The 'Fixed' or 'Resolved' status means the developer has addressed the defect, but the tester has not yet verified the fix.

Question 3

What does defect 'severity' measure?

Accepted Answer

The impact of the defect on system functionality

Answer

Severity describes the technical impact of a defect on the system — how badly it breaks functionality regardless of business priority.

Question 4

What does defect 'priority' indicate?

Accepted Answer

How urgently the defect needs to be fixed relative to business needs

Answer

Priority reflects the business urgency for fixing a defect, which may differ from its technical severity.

Question 5

A defect marked as 'Deferred' means:

Accepted Answer

The defect will not be fixed in the current release but may be addressed later

Answer

Deferred defects are acknowledged as real but intentionally postponed to a future release, often due to low priority or resource constraints.

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