本标准规定了故障和缺陷分类的核心属性集。众所周知，故障或缺陷的其他属性对特定应用程序或业务需求具有独特的价值。本标准适用于任何软件（包括操作系统、数据库管理系统、应用程序、测试软件、固件和嵌入式软件）以及开发、运行和维护软件的项目、产品或系统生命周期的任何阶段。 分类属性不受生命周期模型选择的影响，该选择不在本标准的范围内。 根据所选的生命周期对分类属性值进行一些裁剪是可以预期的，并且符合本标准的意图。

This standard provides for the core set of attributes for classification of failures and defects. It is recognized that there are other attributes of failures or defects that are of unique value to specific applications or business requirements. This standard is applicable to any software (including operating systems, database management systems, applications, testware, firmware, and embedded software) and to any phase of the project, product, or system life cycle by which the software is developed, operated, and sustained. Classification attributes are unaffected by the choice of life cycle model, and that choice is outside the scope of this standard. Some tailoring of classification attribute values based on the chosen life cycle is expected and consistent with the intent of this standard.