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Software Validation Goes Beyond Verification

publish date: 2026/06/14 04:09:31.809887 UTC

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How does software validation differ from verification?

Validation is a subset of verification and focuses only on functional requirements

Validation checks conformance to specification; verification ensures customer expectations are met

Validation ensures the software meets customer expectations, going beyond conformance to specification

Validation is performed only by the development team; verification is done by the customer

Correct Answer

Validation ensures the software meets customer expectations, going beyond conformance to specification

Explanation

Validation is a more general process than verification. It aims to ensure the software meets the customer's expectations and goes beyond checking conformance with the specification - demonstrating that the software does what the customer expects it to do.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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