Multiple choice technology testing

Deviation from the specified or expected behavior that is visible to endusers is called:

  1. An Error

  2. A Fault

  3. A Failure

  4. A Defect

  5. A Mistake
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In software testing terminology, a 'Failure' is the deviation from specified or expected behavior that is visible to end-users. An error or mistake refers to the human action that caused the issue, a fault or defect is the imperfection in the code, but the observable incorrect behavior is called a failure.

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