Validation and Verification Flashcards
1
Q
The schools database might contain errors. Describe how two different types of errors could occur.
A
Processing errors and Transmission errors.
2
Q
Describe how errors in a database could be prevented.
A
Validation and Verification.
3
Q
Define the term verification.
A
Verification is the process of checking that data has been correctly copied from one media to another.
4
Q
Define the term Validation.
A
Validation is the process of ensuring data is valid and legal.
5
Q
Describe the type of validation check used in a date field.
A
Format Check
