Multiple choice technology testing

Which word among the following also matches the meaning of 'bug'

  1. Incident

  2. Defect

  3. Mistake

  4. Error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In software testing, 'bug' is synonymous with 'defect' - a flaw in the code that causes incorrect behavior. 'Error' and 'mistake' refer to human actions that lead to bugs being introduced, while 'incident' refers to the result of executing a bug. Option B, 'Defect,' is the formal testing term that directly corresponds to 'bug.'

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