Definition[edit | edit source]
An error is
| “ | a deviation from a correct value caused by a malfunction in a system or a functional unit.[1] | ” |
| “ | 1. The difference between a computed, observed, or measured value or condition and the true, specified, or theoretically correct value or condition. For example, a difference of 30 meters between a computed result and the correct result. 2. An incorrect step, process, or data definition. For example, an incorrect instruction in a computer program. 3. An incorrect result. For example, a computed result of 12 when the correct result is 10. 4. A human action that produces an incorrect result. For example, an incorrect action on the part of the programmer or operator.[2] | ” |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Federal Standard 1037C:Glossary.
- ↑ IEEE, IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology (IEEE Std 610.12-1990) (1990) (full-text).
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