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Validation vs. Verification - Key Distinction

publish date: 2026/06/19 10:51:9.270102 UTC

Complete the two questions that distinguish validation from verification: Validation: "Are we building the (1) product?" Verification: "Are we building the product (2)?"

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Correct Answer

(1) right

(2) correctly

Explanation

Barry Boehm's distinction: Validation asks 'Are we building the right product?' - ensuring the software meets customer needs. Verification asks 'Are we building the product right?' - ensuring the software conforms to its specification. Both are essential parts of V&V.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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