7.6.1. Concept

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of a defect?

   Hint

   Think about how software should behave.

2. 2.

   Name one of the states in the defect lifecycle.

   Hint

   List the stages from start to finish.

3. 3.

   What is a defect?

   • A bug is a success
   • A deviation from expected behavior
   • A state in the development lifecycle

   Hint

   Think about how we define problems in software.

4. 4.

   True or False: Severity and priority mean the same thing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider their roles in the defect management process.

5. 5.

   A bug is reported with High Severity but Low Priority. Discuss how this can affect project timelines.

   Hint

   Consider the potential future impacts of delaying fixes.

6. 6.

   Draft a series of bug reports for an application that crashes upon login and has a typo in the footer.

   Hint

   Focus on clarity and categorize them by severity and priority.