Practice Severity (7.6.2) - Defect Lifecycle and Bug Reporting

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Question 1.
Define severity in the context of defect management.
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Think about how a defect affects functionality.
Question 2.
Name the four levels of severity.
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Remember the acronym CMMT.
3Question 3.
What does severity measure in defect tracking?
- Technical impact
- Business urgency
- Customer satisfaction
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Think about how severe issues affect functionality.
4Question 4.
True or False: A minor severity defect always requires urgent fixing.
- True
- False
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Consider the example of a cosmetic issue.
Question 5.
A web application experiences a crash when users attempt to log in. Some users report the application freezes, while others notice a slowdown. Classify these defects by severity and suggest how to prioritize fixes.
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Consider the user experience during login.
Question 6.
Discuss a scenario where a high severity defect was put on hold due to a low business priority. What factors could lead to this decision?
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Think of how business needs influence technical decisions.

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