Consequences of Bugs
| Impact Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| Mild | Misspelled output. |
| Moderate | Affects system performance. |
| Annoying | Alters system behavior. |
| Disturbing | Refuses to handle legal transactions. |
| Serious | Loses track of transactions. |
| Very Serious | Causes incorrect transactions. |
| Extreme | Affects multiple users or systems. |
| Intolerable | Causes data corruption, making detection/correction difficult. |
| Catastrophic | Leads to total system failure. |
| Infectious | Corrupts the entire system, leading to environmental failure. |