Multiple choice technology testing

Which one of the following is a synonym of defect?

  1. fault

  2. mistake

  3. error

  4. none
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In software testing and quality assurance terminology, 'fault' is the standard synonym for 'defect' - both refer to a flaw in the code that may cause failure. Error (C) typically refers to a human action or mistake that leads to a fault, while mistake (B) is the human action itself. None (D) is incorrect as fault is indeed a valid synonym.

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