In testing terms, what is the primary objective of verification?

The primary objective of verification is to confirm that the product is built correctly according to specified requirements and design. This process involves checking whether the software or component meets the predefined specifications and standards before it is released for use. Verification activities typically include reviews, inspections, and static testing methods where the focus is on evaluating documents, code, and design artifacts against their specification.

Verification emphasizes the quality of the development process rather than the functionality of the product in terms of user needs or experience. While ensuring that the product meets user needs and enhances the user experience are important aspects of the overall software quality assurance process, they are more closely aligned with validation rather than verification. Validation checks if the product fulfills its intended purpose from the end-user’s perspective, whereas verification ensures that the product was built correctly as per the specified requirements. Therefore, the act of confirming that the product is constructed in compliance with its specified requirements is the essence of verification.