3.4. Example Defect

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what a defect is in software testing.

   Hint

   Consider what happens when the software doesn't perform as designed.

2. 2.

   List two components of a defect report.

   Hint

   Think about what helps identify and describe the defect.

3. 3.

   What is a defect in software terms?

   • An enhancement
   • A deviation from expected behavior
   • A type of hardware issue

   Hint

   Consider the definition provided early in the lesson.

4. 4.

   True or False: Severity and Priority are the same.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the discussion on their differences.

5. 5.

   You are provided with a defect report that states: 'The application crashes when saving files.' What additional information would you need to effectively troubleshoot this issue?

   Hint

   Consider the components we’ve discussed for a complete analysis.

6. 6.

   Given a defect report includes 'Error not shown during invalid login', draft a full report completing the required fields.

   Hint

   Visualize what information you’d need to troubleshoot this effectively.