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A defect lifecycle typically begins with status
ANew (or Open) when first logged
BFixed before reproduction is checked
CClosed before any investigation
DDeferred before triage by team
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. New (or Open) when first logged
Typical defect lifecycle: New -> Assigned -> Open -> Fixed -> Retest -> Verified -> Closed. Variants include Deferred, Rejected, Duplicate. The first state is always New/Open when raised.
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