Answer» - Severity: The severity of a flaw is defined as the degree to which it can affect the software. The severity of a defect is a metric that INDICATES how serious it is and how much it affects the software's functionality.
- Priority: Priority is a parameter that determines which defects should be addressed in what order. The higher-priority defects should be addressed first.
The following table lists the differences between severity and priority: | Severity | Priority |
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| The severity of a software defect is a measure that indicates how serious it is. | Priority is a criterion used to determine which defects should be addressed first. | | The degree of severity is proportional to the quality standard. | Priority is linked to the timetable for resolving the issue. | | The defect's severity level is determined by the testing engineer. | The defect priorities are SET by the product manager. | | The severity of a fault refers to how much it affects the functionality. | Priority refers to how quickly a defect must be fixed. | | It has objective worth. | It's worth is a matter of opinion. | | Its value remains CONSTANT over time. | Its value fluctuates over time. | | Critical, Major, MODERATE, Minor, and Cosmetic are the five levels of severity. | Priority is divided into three categories: low, MEDIUM, and high. |
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