what is the difference between Error,Defect,Bug,Failure
Answer Posted / ravi sinha
Error : A discrepancy between a computed, observed, or
measured value or condition and the true, specified, or
theoretically correct value or condition. See: anomaly,
bug, defect, exception, and fault
Failure: The inability of a system or component to perform
its required functions within specified performance
requirements. See: bug, crash, exception, fault.
Bug: A fault in a program which causes the program to
perform in an unintended or unanticipated manner. See:
anomaly, defect, error, exception, fault.
Fault: An incorrect step, process, or data definition in a
computer program which causes the program to perform in an
unintended or unanticipated manner. See: bug, defect,
error, exception.
Defect: Mismatch between the requirements.
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