Exam PMP topic 1 question 1073 discussion

The term "escaped defect" refers to a situation where a defect or issue is not detected during the testing phase and makes its way into the production environment, affecting the end users or customers. In this scenario, the quality assurance team failed to thoroughly inspect the modules before deployment, resulting in a poor customer experience. A. Nonconformance issue: Problem where a deliverable or process doesn't meet specified standards or requirements. B. Escaped defect: Defect or issue that wasn't caught during testing and reaches the production environment. C. Unmet planned-to-done ratio: Potential term indicating a misalignment between planned and actual work completion. D. Undetected error: An error or issue that goes unnoticed during a phase of the project, often related to insufficient testing or quality control.

B. Escaped defect