Validation and Verification

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AS level AS ICT Mind Map on Validation and Verification, created by Catherine Foreman on 11/05/2017.
Catherine Foreman
Mind Map by Catherine Foreman, updated more than 1 year ago
Catherine Foreman
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Validation and Verification
  1. Validation
    1. A COMPUTER check to ensure that the data entered is sensible and reasonable.
      1. Presence Check
        1. Requires that a value must be entered.
          1. For example, the details of an order are being entered, the order cannot be processed unless an order number is entered and the programme will return an error message if the box is left empty.
        2. Format Check
          1. Requires that data conforms to a defined layout.
            1. For example, a national insurance number must contain 2 letters, 6 digits and a letter. If the operator tries to enter a different combination, an error message is returned.
          2. Range Check
            1. The data must be a value that falls between two prescribed values.
              1. The date of birth of a pupil must fall between 1/9/83 and 31/8/95. Any date outside of this will be rejected.
            2. Length Check
              1. Data must have a certain number or characters or digits.
                1. For example, a phone number must contain 11 digits.
              2. Data Type
                1. Data must be a specific type such as number or text.
                  1. For example, data entered for stock number must be numerical, if text is entered, it will be rejected.
                2. Fixed Value
                  1. Data must conform to one value in a predefined list.
                    1. For example, for gender, only M or F are acceptable, entering anything else will result in an error message.
                  2. Check Digit
                    1. A numerical calculation on a code number and comparing it with the final digit. If it is not the same value, then an error message is displayed.
                      1. For example, a barcode
                  3. Verification
                    1. A human check to ensure that data has been copied correctly from one medium to another.
                      1. Proof Reading
                        1. Being asked to check what you have entered is correct before being allowed to move on.
                        2. Double Entry
                          1. Having to re-input your account number, email address or password.
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