Data Validation Flashcards
1
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Data validation
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Is used to ensure that data entered that data entered is sensible, responsible, complete and within acceptable boundaries
2
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A presence check
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A validation check which ensures data has been entered into a field
3
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A length check
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A validation check which ensures that data entered is the correct number of characters/ doesn’t exceed a certain number of characters
4
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A type check
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A validation check ensures that data entered is of the correct type eg numeric,text,date,Boolean
5
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A format check
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A validation check which ensures is of an exact format, possibly matching an input mask eg post code , credit card
6
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A range check
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A validation check which data entered is within an acceptable range
