Friday, November 30, 2012

What is an ERROR, Fault and Failure ?

Error

•Refers to the difference between actual output of a software and correct output.
•Also used to refer to the human action that results in software containing a fault.

Fault
•Fault is a condition that causes the system to fail in performing its required function.
•Synonymous with the commonly used term bug.

Failure
Failure is the inability of a system or component to perform a required function according to its specification

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