Multiple choice technology web technology

Define Severity..

  1. It is how frequently the defect is occuring

  2. It is how fast the defect needs to be resolved

  3. It is how big the impact on the system

  4. It is how long it takes to test the defect

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Severity in defect management measures the potential damage a defect can cause to system functionality, data integrity, or user experience. It is unrelated to frequency or resolution time - those are priority metrics.