Which software metric is commonly used to measure the number of defects relative to the size of software?

Options

  • A. Defect density
  • B. CPU utilization
  • C. Network bandwidth
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Defect density

Detailed Explanation

Defect density measures the number of defects relative to the size of the software, such as defects per KLOC or defects per function point. It is useful for evaluating software quality.