Multiple choice technology testing

If the impact of a defect is severe, but interim solution is available and the defect is not hindering the test process, then such a defect will fall under which category?

  1. Critical

  2. Major

  3. Minor

  4. Severe
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A Major defect is one with significant impact that still allows testing to continue, especially when a workaround exists. Critical defects block testing entirely, while Minor defects have negligible impact. The presence of an interim solution confirms this is Major rather than Critical.

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