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Which statement best describes the difference between bug severity and bug priority?

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Testing Fundamentals - Test Documentation
Which statement best describes the difference between bug severity and bug priority?
ASeverity measures impact on system; priority measures urgency to fix
BSeverity measures urgency; priority measures impact on system
CSeverity and priority mean the same thing
DSeverity is decided by developers; priority by testers
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand severity meaning

    Severity refers to how badly a bug affects the system's functionality or performance.

  2. Step 2: Understand priority meaning

    Priority refers to how quickly the bug should be fixed based on business needs or deadlines.

  3. Final Answer:

    Severity measures impact on system; priority measures urgency to fix -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Severity = Impact, Priority = Urgency [OK]
Quick Trick: Severity = impact, Priority = fix urgency [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing severity with priority
  • Thinking severity is about fix speed
  • Assuming priority is technical impact

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