Software Testing Software Testing Defect Management & Lifecycle 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first step when a tester discovers a defect?
- Fix it immediately
- Log it in the defect tracking system with reproducible steps (Correct answer)
- Inform the project manager verbally
- Close the related test case
Correct answer: Log it in the defect tracking system with reproducible steps
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?
- Open
- Closed
- Fixed / Resolved (Correct answer)
- Deferred
Correct answer: Fixed / Resolved
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?
- How quickly the defect must be fixed
- The impact of the defect on system functionality (Correct answer)
- The number of users affected
- The cost to fix the defect
Correct answer: The impact of the defect on system functionality
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?
- How complex the defect is to reproduce
- How urgently the defect needs to be fixed relative to business needs (Correct answer)
- The root cause of the defect
- The testing phase when it was found
Correct answer: How urgently the defect needs to be fixed relative to business needs
Priority reflects the business urgency for fixing a defect, which may differ from its technical severity.
Question 5: A defect marked as 'Deferred' means:
- The defect is invalid
- The defect will not be fixed in the current release but may be addressed later (Correct answer)
- The defect has been fixed
- The defect cannot be reproduced
Correct answer: The defect will not be fixed in the current release but may be addressed later
Deferred defects are acknowledged as real but intentionally postponed to a future release, often due to low priority or resource constraints.
Question 6: What is a 'showstopper' defect?
- A defect that occurs only in the UI
- A critical defect that halts further testing or release (Correct answer)
- A defect found in the first test run
- A minor cosmetic issue
Correct answer: A critical defect that halts further testing or release
A showstopper is a severe defect that blocks critical functionality, making it impossible to continue testing or release the software.
Software Testing Software Testing Defect Management & Lifecycle 1
What is the first step when a tester discovers a defect?