CAST Defect Management

Question 1

What is the primary objective of defect management in software testing?

Accepted Answer

To identify, track, and resolve defects efficiently

Answer

To eliminate all software defects completely

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To delay software releases

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To remove all test cases after execution

Question 2

Which defect severity level describes an issue that completely blocks system functionality?

Accepted Answer

Critical

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Low

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Medium

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Cosmetic

Question 3

What is the purpose of a defect lifecycle in software testing?

Accepted Answer

To ensure defects are properly tracked and resolved

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To eliminate the need for defect tracking

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To prevent software releases

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To increase software complexity

Question 4

Which defect status indicates that a defect has been fixed and is ready for retesting?

Accepted Answer

Fixed

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New

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Deferred

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Rejected

Question 5

Which document is used to track and manage software defects?

Accepted Answer

Defect Report

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Test Plan

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User Manual

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Deployment Checklist

Question 6

Why is defect prioritization important in software testing?

Accepted Answer

To focus on fixing the most critical issues first

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To delay software testing

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To avoid fixing minor defects

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To reduce the number of test cases