56 Examples of Defects

John Spacey, May 02, 2023

A defect is a nonconformance to requirements, specifications, standards or designs. It is also common for defects to be defined as a nonconformance to stakeholder expectations. For example, if customers broadly view something as a bug, failure or shortcoming that can be considered a defect. The following are illustrative examples of a defect.

Missing functionality	Incorrect functionality
Functionality not documented in requirements	Missing validation
Incorrect validation	Calculation error
Broken link	Data missing
Data corruption	Data incorrect
Performance issue	Security vulnerability
Usability flaw	Visual design flaw
Compatibility issue	Navigation incorrect
Incorrect formatting	Text incorrect
Display cutoff	Language support incorrect
Localization issues	Transaction not executed
Transaction executed with incorrect results	Doesn’t integrate
Page doesn’t display properly	Notifications are incorrect
Missing components	Incorrect labeling
Packaging problems	Scratches and dents
Faulty wiring	Malfunctioning controls
Loose components	Improperly aligned parts
Color inconsistency / discoloration	Material flaws
Excessive noise	Easily breakable components
Lack of durability	Lack of resilience e.g. not water resistant
Overheating	Unpleasant odor
Uneven or rough surfaces	Cracked or broken parts
Misaligned seams	Loose connectors
Flimsy construction	Unresponsive controls
Broken parts	Build imperfections
Design flaws	Not clean / hygienic
Slow	Flawed outputs
Incorrect dimensions	Incorrect formulation

Where something is perceived as a defect that isn't against your requirements, specifications and designs this can be viewed as a defect in your requirements.

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