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Severity & Priority Triage Matrix

Master the art of defect prioritization. Define impact, set urgency, and generate professional triage reports.

Audit Triage Result

Sev: S1
Pri: P1
Immediate Fix Required
Issue: ---

Strategic Execution Plan

Please define severity and priority to reveal the strategy.

How the Triage Engine Works

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Data Intersection Logic

The tool captures your Technical Severity and Business Priority inputs. It uses an internal mapping object to find the intersection where "system impact" meets "urgency."

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Actionable Strategy Output

Once the intersection is found, the engine renders a Strategic Execution Plan. This is not just a label; it is a professional summary of what steps the team should take next.

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Industry Compliance

The logic follows Defect Triage Standards used in Agile and DevOps teams globally, ensuring your bug reports are taken seriously by developers.

The Decision Matrix: Selection vs. Output

Combination Triage Status Logic Explanation
S1 (Critical) + P1 Critical Showstopper System is down and business cannot wait. Fix immediately.
S2 (Major) + P1 Urgent Feature Fix A major business function is broken. Block all other tasks.
S4 (Low) + P1 Urgent UI Polish Code is fine, but brand reputation is at risk (e.g., Typo on Home).

Who is this for?

Essential for QA Engineers, Project Managers, and Developers to decide which bugs to fix first during a sprint.

Why use it?

Removes personal bias. Provides an objective data point to settle team arguments during defect triage.

Industry Standard FAQ

Q: Can a bug be Low Severity but High Priority?

Yes. A spelling mistake on the company logo is technically "Low Severity" (no code breaks), but it is "High Priority" because it looks bad to the client.

Q: What is a 'Deferred' bug?

These are Low Priority bugs (P3) that are accepted but moved to a future release to save time for critical fixes.

Professional QA Workflow

This matrix is part of our integrated quality suite. Use it alongside: