Defect reporting

After the test execution is done, the testing team prepares a defect summary sheet.

What is a defect?

In general with specific to a project, anything that varies from the actual requirement/functionality is a defect.

Defect Reporting Format

As per the IEEE 829 format a defect report must contain the following

a. Defect Id
b. Description
c. Module
d. Test case name
e. Reproducible
f. Status
g. Severity
h. Priority
i. Reported by
j. Reported on
k. Assign to
l. Build number
m. Fixed by
n. Resolved by
o. Resolved on
p. Resolution type
q. Approved by