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Test Incident Report


I. Incident Overview

This Test Incident Report outlines the occurrences and observations during the testing phase in the field of software development. The aim is to document any issues, anomalies, or unexpected results encountered, and to provide detailed information for resolution.


II. Incident Details

Title/Identifier:

Incident # TS2055-001

Date of Incident:

May 25, 2055

Time of Incident:

10:00 AM

Location of Incident:

Virtual Testing Environment

Reported by:

[Your Name]

Company Name:

[Your Company Name]


III. Description of Incident

During the testing phase of the new software update, it was observed that the 'Save' functionality in the document editor module intermittently fails to save changes.


IV. Steps to Reproduce

  • Step 1: Open the document editor module.

  • Step 2: Make changes to the document.

  • Step 3: Click the 'Save' button.


V. Expected vs. Actual Results

  • Expected Results: The changes should be saved without any errors.

  • Actual Results: In some instances, the 'Save' operation fails, displaying an error message.


VI. Severity/Priority

  • Severity: Medium

  • Priority: High


VII. Impact Analysis

This issue affects the reliability and data integrity of the document editor, potentially leading to loss of user data and workflow disruption.


VIII. Environment Details

  • Software Version: 3.0.1

  • Hardware Configuration: Windows 11, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM

  • Test Environment: Virtual Machine on AWS


IX. Recommendations/Resolution

  • Recommendation: Conduct thorough testing to identify the root cause of the intermittent 'Save' failure.

  • Resolution: Implement a patch or hotfix to address the issue once the root cause is determined.


X. Conclusion

The incident report provides a comprehensive overview of the observed issue during testing, outlining the steps to reproduce, impact analysis, and recommendations for resolution. Swift action is recommended to address the intermittent 'Save' failure to maintain software quality and user satisfaction. Continued monitoring and testing are advised to ensure the effectiveness of the implemented solution and prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the future.

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