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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Explanation

A failure is the observable incorrect behavior that users see. A fault is the defect in the code that causes failures. An error is a human mistake that may introduce faults. A defect is similar to a fault, a flaw in the code. The distinction: error leads to fault leads to failure.

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