1. Data Defects:
  • These are associated with incorrect design of data structures.
  1. Module Interface Description Defects:
  • These are defects derived from using incorrect, and or inconsistent parameter types,an incorrect number of parameters or an incorrect ordering of parameters.
  1. Functional Description Defects:
  • The defects include incorrect,missing and unclear design elements.
  1. External Interface Description Defects:
  • These are derived from incorrect design descriptions for interfaces with external software systems,databases,and hardware devices.