what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / shiva

defect means while using the application the enduser get
any discrepency now this is called as defect.
Error - It can at developer stage at writing the code
Bug- While testing the application the tester will find out
the bugs (Means expected and actual values are not match)

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / v

Error:Deviation from expected output and obtained output.
Bug:Tester getting any dicrepancy called is bug
Defect:user is getting any discrepacy callled as defect.
Fault:Fault is a condition on that not meeitng the spec

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / ruby jean

defect an failure made by a human

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / anbarasan

error-mistake made by programmer
defect-mistake found by tester
fault-mistake found by client during the warranty period
bug-mistake found after the warranty period n couldnt be
rectified



correct me if i m wrong

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / sangita tiwari

software that can cause the component or system to fail
to perform its required function

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what is defect ,error,bug,failure and fault?..

Answer / murali

Error : Human action that produces an incorrect result
called Error (devoloper mistakes called Error).

Fault : Fault is a state of software, caused by Error.

Failure : Failure is an event, that has been done by Fault.

Bug : Tester mistake in finding Error,called Bug.

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