7.2. Bug Status Flow (Defect Lifecycle)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'New' status indicate for a bug?

   Hint

   Think about the initial reporting of the bug.

2. 2.

   What happens in the 'Closed' status?

   Hint

   Consider what happens after the fix is confirmed.

3. 3.

   What does the 'Fixed' status mean?

   • The bug is assigned to a developer
   • The developer has implemented a fix
   • The bug is under investigation

   Hint

   Think about what happens when a developer completes their task.

4. 4.

   True or False: A bug marked as 'Reopened' means it still has issues after the fix.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what would happen if a solution did not work.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where multiple bugs have been assigned but not all are high priority, which factors should a team consider when deciding what to address first?

   Hint

   Think about not only what is more serious but also what affects users more immediately.

6. 6.

   Imagine you're a QA manager. How would you handle a situation where a bug was assigned 'Fixed' but returned 'Reopened' after testing? What steps would you take?

   Hint

   Consider what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening in future situations.