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

Answer Posted / vijay

error:the difference between computed and theoretically
correct answer

bug:a fault in a program that makes the program to behave in
unintended way.


fault:an incorrect step making the program to run in an
ambiguous manner.

failure:if the software does not work according to its
specified requirements.

defect:mismatch between requirements.


plz correct me if i am wrong.

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