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What is the difference between a software fault and a software failure?
What is the difference between a software fault and a software failure?
- A fault is due to the way the software is executed, while a failure occurs due to client-developer communication failures.
- A fault occurs when the software is activated, while a failure occurs due to faulty requirements definition.
- A fault is caused by execution options, while a failure is caused by coding errors.
- A fault becomes a failure when it is activated, while a failure is the result of logical design errors. (correct)
What is considered the root cause of software errors according to the text?
What is considered the root cause of software errors according to the text?
- Non-compliance with documentation and coding instructions
- Client-developer communication failures
- Faulty requirements definition (correct)
- Coding errors
What is one of the causes of client-developer communication failures mentioned in the text?
What is one of the causes of client-developer communication failures mentioned in the text?
- Logical design errors
- Misunderstanding of written changes during development (correct)
- Procedure errors
- Execution options
Which of the following is an example of a faulty requirement definition mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a faulty requirement definition mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the SQA team mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the SQA team mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern regarding incomplete test plans according to the text?
What is the main concern regarding incomplete test plans according to the text?
What does the text emphasize about user interface errors?
What does the text emphasize about user interface errors?
What is the consequence of errors in the design documents according to the text?
What is the consequence of errors in the design documents according to the text?
What is the primary issue caused by deliberate deviations from software requirements?
What is the primary issue caused by deliberate deviations from software requirements?
What is the main consequence of developers reusing previous or similar work without necessary modifications?
What is the main consequence of developers reusing previous or similar work without necessary modifications?
Why do clients and developers sometimes seem to come from different planets according to the text?
Why do clients and developers sometimes seem to come from different planets according to the text?
What is the common result of developers inserting unapproved 'enhancements' and ignoring seemingly minor features?
What is the common result of developers inserting unapproved 'enhancements' and ignoring seemingly minor features?
