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What does the priority grading depend on?
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Answer from AI
The priority of a bug depends on:
- Severity: How much the defect affects the system's functionality. It can be critical (system is non-operational), serious (main function does not work), moderate (minor functions are affected), or low (cosmetic issues).
- Frequency of occurrence: How often the defect manifests during system use.
- Impact on business: How much the defect affects critical business processes or can lead to financial losses.
- Number of affected users: How many users are hindered by the defect or are affected by issues.
- Urgency of fixing: How quickly the defect needs to be fixed. It may be related to release dates, legal requirements, or other factors.
- Availability of a workaround: Whether there is a way to use the system despite the defect.
- Risks: What additional risks the presence of the defect may cause (e.g., data leakage).
- Visibility of the defect: How easily a user can detect the defect.
- Dependencies: Whether fixing the defect depends on fixing other defects or completing other tasks.
- Cost of fixing: The labor and cost involved in fixing the defect.
Typically, priority is determined by a combination of these factors, often through agreement between QA, developers, and product managers.