Best Practices to follow while creating a Bug Report

Question 1

What is the first best practice for creating a Bug Report?

Answer 1

Be Clear and Specific

Write clear, concise, and specific descriptions of the bug.

Question 2

Provide an example of a clear bug description.

Answer 2

App crashes when clicking the ‘Submit’ button on the feedback form.

Question 3

What should be included in the steps to reproduce a bug?

Answer 3

List step-by-step instructions

Example: 1. Open the app. 2. Navigate to the feedback form. 3. Fill in the form and click ‘Submit’.

Question 4

What environmental details should be included in a Bug Report?

Answer 4

OS, browser version, device type, and app version

Example: Tested on iPhone 12, iOS 14.5, App version 2.3.1.

Question 5

What is a recommended practice regarding visual evidence in a Bug Report?

Answer 5

Use Screenshots and Attachments

Add screenshots, logs, or videos to provide visual evidence or additional context.

Question 6

What should you assess and assign in a Bug Report?

Answer 6

Correct Severity and Priority

Assess and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.

Question 7

What is an example of an objective statement in a Bug Report?

Answer 7

The login button is unresponsive.

Question 8

What is a common pitfall to avoid when describing a bug?

Answer 8

Avoid Vague Descriptions

Write unclear or vague descriptions that don’t convey the specific issue.

Question 9

What should you not omit in a Bug Report?

Answer 9

Essential Details

Critical information like steps to reproduce, environment details, or expected behavior.

Question 10

What type of language should be avoided in a Bug Report?

Answer 10

Complex Language or Jargon

Overcomplicate the report with technical jargon unless necessary.

Question 11

What type of information should not be included in a Bug Report?

Answer 11

Irrelevant Information

Unnecessary details that do not help in understanding or resolving the bug.

Question 12

What is a mistake to avoid regarding severity and priority in a Bug Report?

Answer 12

Assigning Incorrect Severity/Priority

Mislabeling severity or priority leading to inappropriate prioritization.

Question 13

What assumption should you avoid in a Bug Report?

Answer 13

Making Assumptions

Don’t assume the cause of the bug or speculate about the issue.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The bug description should be _______.

Answer 14

clear and specific.

Question 15

True or False: It is acceptable to use technical jargon in a Bug Report if you think it’s necessary.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

What is an example of a vague bug description?

Answer 16

Something is wrong with the login page.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The report should include severity and _______.

Answer 17

priority.