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📖 What is Verification?

Confirmation by examination and through provision of objective evidence that specified requirements have been fulfilled. It asks, "Are we building the system right?"

🥋 Sensei Says:

"Verification checks against the spec. Did we implement the design correctly? It does not guarantee the design is actually what the user wanted."

📚 Certification: Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL-v4.0)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Verification?

▸ Traceability to requirements and design specifications.
▸ Component and integration testing as key verification activities.
▸ Static testing (reviews) as a method of verification.

🎯 How does Verification appear on the CTFL-v4.0 Exam?

Checking that a software module handles inputs exactly as dictated by the technical design document. Identifying this as verification.

Comparing a functional test against a business requirements specification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of verification?

Ensuring that the work product complies with the explicit specifications and standards defined for it.

Is code review a form of verification or validation?

Code review is a form of verification, ensuring the code meets coding standards and implements the design correctly.

Related Terms from Certified Tester Foundation Level

Agile Software Development Configuration Management Defect (Bug) Entry Criteria Data-Driven Testing Informal Review

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