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Defect

A flaw or shortcoming in a project component or deliverable that fails to satisfy its stated requirements or specifications, requiring correction through repair or replacement.

Key Points

  • Represents nonconformance to documented requirements, specs, or tolerances.
  • Typically detected through inspections, testing, reviews, or walkthroughs.
  • Must be addressed by rework, repair, or replacement and may generate a change request.
  • Should be logged, prioritized by severity and impact, and tracked to verified closure.

Example

During a quality inspection, core samples from a concrete slab show compressive strength below the specified rating. The affected section is classified as a defect and must be removed and re-poured to meet the requirement.

PMP Example Question

During Control Quality, the team finds that several delivered cables do not meet the fire-resistance rating specified in the design. What is this finding best described as?

  1. Risk event
  2. Issue
  3. Defect
  4. Scope creep

Correct Answer: C — Defect

Explanation: The items fail to meet stated specifications, which constitutes a defect that requires repair or replacement.

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