Understanding Checks: Verification and Validation

A basic verification or validation procedure to confirm if a condition is met or something is in order.

Performed regularly to prevent errors before they occur, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.

Initiated in response to issues that have already arisen, focusing on addressing and resolving existing problems.

Verifying individual components of software to ensure each part functions correctly in isolation.

Ensuring that different parts of a software system work together as expected, verifying the interaction between components.

Evaluating the entire software product against specified requirements to assess overall functionality and performance.

Examination of products to identify defects and maintain quality standards, ensuring that only acceptable items reach consumers.

Checking for cosmetic flaws in a product by visually inspecting its appearance for any defects.

Verifying that a product operates correctly and performs its intended functions as expected.

Measuring a product's capabilities against established benchmarks to assess its performance under specific conditions.

Assessing the completion of key deliverables in a project to ensure milestones are being met on schedule.

Monitoring expenses against allocated funds to ensure projects stay within budget and avoid overspending.

Identifying potential threats to a project and developing strategies to minimize their impact.

Reviewing bank account balances to prevent overdrafts and manage finances effectively.

Examining credit reports to identify errors and fraudulent activity, ensuring accurate credit information.

Ensuring that investments are well-diversified and aligned with financial goals to optimize returns and minimize risk.