Which term describes the activity of confirming that a solution or component meets its specified requirements?

Which term describes the activity of confirming that a solution or component meets its specified requirements?

• A. Verification
• B. Validation
• C. Qualification
• D. Certification

Answer: (A)

Verifying that a product or component conforms to its documented requirements and design specifications is the activity described. Verification focuses on building the product right, meaning it checks that the item adheres to the defined requirements and design artifacts through reviews, inspections, and tests aimed at conformance. It ensures every requirement is satisfied by the product as designed. Validation would be about building the right product—whether it fulfills user needs and intended use in the real world. Certification is a formal external approval that something meets standards, not specifically about matching its own requirements. Qualification relates to the ability or suitability of a person or system to perform a task, not to whether a product meets its requirements.

Verifying that a product or component conforms to its documented requirements and design specifications is the activity described. Verification focuses on building the product right, meaning it checks that the item adheres to the defined requirements and design artifacts through reviews, inspections, and tests aimed at conformance. It ensures every requirement is satisfied by the product as designed.

Validation would be about building the right product—whether it fulfills user needs and intended use in the real world. Certification is a formal external approval that something meets standards, not specifically about matching its own requirements. Qualification relates to the ability or suitability of a person or system to perform a task, not to whether a product meets its requirements.