Incident Report
Definition
A document that records any event during testing that requires further investigation. It may describe a potential defect, an unexpected result, or an environmental issue encountered during test execution.
Related Terms
A document that describes a defect found during testing, including steps to reproduce, expected versus actual results, severity, and priority. It serves as the primary communication tool between testers and developers.
DefectAn imperfection or flaw in a work product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications. A defect in code can lead to a failure when the software is executed.
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