Verification is the technical process that provides evidence that a system meets its intended functions.

Verification is the technical process that provides evidence that a system meets its intended functions.

• A. Validation
• B. Verification
• C. Best Value
• D. Past Performance

Answer: (B)

Verification focuses on proving the product is built to its specifications and performs the functions described in the requirements. It provides evidence through activities like reviews and testing that demonstrate each function is implemented correctly and can operate under defined conditions, effectively answering “are we building the product right?” Validation, by contrast, asks whether the system actually meets user needs in the real world, beyond strict conformance to specifications. Best Value and Past Performance are procurement criteria and not about the technical confirmation of function conformance.

Verification focuses on proving the product is built to its specifications and performs the functions described in the requirements. It provides evidence through activities like reviews and testing that demonstrate each function is implemented correctly and can operate under defined conditions, effectively answering “are we building the product right?” Validation, by contrast, asks whether the system actually meets user needs in the real world, beyond strict conformance to specifications. Best Value and Past Performance are procurement criteria and not about the technical confirmation of function conformance.