What is the difference between Test Management tools and Defect Management tool

What is the difference between Test Management tools and
Defect Management tools?
What are the most widely used Test Management tools?

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Test management tool is used for the following purpose:
> repository for all the test artificats.
> upload requirements.
> create\upload the test case.
> traceability between the requirements & test case.
> Create a test summary report
> Provide a graphical\analytical view for all the test
cases.
> Provide metrics for the Pass\Fail\NotCompleted test case.

Eg: HP Mercury test director, etc

Defect Management tool is used for the following purpose:
> raise a defect\bug.
> mention the details of defect.
> attach references like screenshot, test case id, etc to
the defect.
> Trace back the test case from defect.
> defect classification\assignment.
> defect reporting.
> Provide metrics for the defects raised.

Eg: HP Mercury test director, Microsoft Visual Studio Team
System, etc

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