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Validation

Validation ensures the data entered into a system is sensible,


reasonable, and appropriate.

Common Types of Validation:

1. Range Check:

 Ensures data is within a specific range.

 Example: A test score must be between 0 and 100.

2. Type Check:

 Ensures data is of the correct data type.

 Example: A phone number should only contain digits, not


letters.

3. Length Check:

 Ensures the data has the correct number of characters.

 Example: A password must be at least 8 characters long.

4. Presence Check:

 Ensures that a field is not left empty.

 Example: A required "Email Address" field must be filled out.

5. Format Check:

 Ensures data is in the correct format or pattern.

 Example:

 Postcode: AB12 3CD.

 Email: [email protected].

6. Lookup Check (or Table Lookup):

 Ensures data matches a predefined list.

 Example: A list of valid product IDs or country names.

7. Consistency Check:

 Ensures data entered is consistent with other related data.

 Example: If a date of birth is entered, the age field must


match that DOB.

8. Check Digit:
 A mathematical validation used in identification numbers.

 Example: Validates barcodes or ISBN numbers in books.

9. Limit Check:

 Ensures a value does not exceed a specific boundary.

 Example: A queue length should not exceed a system's limit


(e.g., 100).

10. Cross-Field Validation:

 Ensures multiple fields are consistent.

 Example: Confirming that "Start Date" is before "End Date".

Verification

Verification ensures data entered matches the original


source accurately. It is a way to check for correctness and accuracy.

Common Types of Verification:

1. Double Entry:

 Data is entered twice and compared.

 Example: Entering a password twice during account creation.

2. Proofreading/Visual Check:

 A human checks the entered data against the original


document.

 Example: Verifying an invoice total manually.

3. Parity Check (for data transmission):

 Verifies that the number of 1s in a binary string is even (even


parity) or odd (odd parity).

 Example: Used in digital communication to ensure data


integrity.

4. Checksums:

 A mathematical operation creates a value based on the data,


and this value is checked during transmission.

 Example: Used to verify file integrity after downloads.

5. Hashing Verification:
 A hash of the original data is calculated and compared.

 Example: Verifying password hashes in databases.

6. Re-entry Verification:

 Asking users to confirm data entered.

 Example: Asking users to confirm delivery addresses after


entry.

7. Database Validation:

 Compares entered data to an existing database for accuracy.

 Example: Verifying customer ID against a stored database.

Practical Examples:

Validation:

 A flight booking system:

 Range check: The number of tickets must be between 1 and


10.

 Presence check: The passenger's name cannot be left empty.

 Format check: The credit card number must be 16 digits.

Verification:

 Bank account setup:

 Double Entry: Re-enter the email address for verification.

 Visual Check: Compare a user's ID document with the


information entered.

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