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Defect Priority Levels

The document outlines defect priority levels for a user registration system, categorizing issues into five levels: Critical (P1), High (P2), Medium (P3), Low (P4), and Trivial (P5). Each level is defined by its impact on usability and the urgency of resolution, with critical and high issues requiring immediate attention, while medium, low, and trivial issues can be scheduled for future updates. Examples illustrate the types of defects associated with each priority level, emphasizing the need for timely fixes based on severity.

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Defect Priority Levels

The document outlines defect priority levels for a user registration system, categorizing issues into five levels: Critical (P1), High (P2), Medium (P3), Low (P4), and Trivial (P5). Each level is defined by its impact on usability and the urgency of resolution, with critical and high issues requiring immediate attention, while medium, low, and trivial issues can be scheduled for future updates. Examples illustrate the types of defects associated with each priority level, emphasizing the need for timely fixes based on severity.

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Defect Priority Levels - Example (User Registration)

Priority Level Definition Example (User Registration System)

🔴 Critical (P1) Completely stops a key function, • 'Sign Up' button does nothing, blocking all
making the system unusable. users.
Blocks Business
Requires immediate attention.
Operations • Registration crashes upon form submission.
• Database failure prevents account creation.

🟠 High (P2) Significantly impacts usability but • Email verification not sent, preventing
has some workaround. Needs activation.
Major Functional
urgent fixing in the next sprint.
Impact • Password reset is broken, locking users out.
• OTP verification fails for some users.

🟡 Medium (P3) Affects usability but does not stop • Weak passwords are accepted instead of
core function. Can be scheduled for strong ones.
Moderate Issue, Not
an upcoming release.
Blocking • Social media login fails, but email works.
• Registration form loads slowly but functions.

🔵 Low (P4) Minimal impact on usability. Not • Terms checkbox misaligned but clickable.
urgent, addressed in future
Minor Issue, • Confirmation email delayed but eventually
updates.
Workaround Available arrives.
• Tooltip for password field is incorrect.

⚪ Trivial (P5) Purely cosmetic or minor text error • Typo in 'Sign Up' page (e.g., 'Creat an account'
Cosmetic Issue, No with no functionality impact. Fixed instead of 'Create an account').
Impact when time permits.
• Old logo in the registration form.
• Extra white space or misaligned text fields.

✅ P1 (Critical) & P2 (High) → Immediate attention (hotfix or next sprint).


✅ P3 (Medium) → Planned fix in an upcoming release.
✅ P4 (Low) & P5 (Trivial) → Addressed as part of UI/UX improvements when time allows.

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