QUESTION 22 OF 30

What is meant by the term 'defect cascading'?

The Microsoft interviewer is asking you about a term specific to the test engineer profession and quality assurance process. Being able to adequately define this term and explain its meaning will demonstrate to the interviewer that you are qualified for a test engineer role at Microsoft. Since this is a technical question, keep your answer brief and to the point.

"Defect cascading is the process in which an original defect triggers or creates other defects within the application. This typically occurs when the original defect is not noticed during a testing procedure. The other defects may show up later in the process and will require a root cause analysis to be performed to determine where the original defect is. It is sometimes possible for a defect to hide from even the most rigorous test procedures."

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