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Poor quality → financial loss, delays, academic harm, distrust, or safety risks.
1. Which statement best defines Software Quality Assurance (SQA)?
2. Which characteristics are included in software quality?
3. Regarding the distinction between verification and validation, which statements are correct?
What is Software Quality Assurance (SQA)?
A planned and systematic approach ensuring software meets quality requirements.
What activities does SQA include to ensure software quality?
Following processes, reviewing, applying standards, testing, tracking defects, measuring quality, improving processes, and ensuring satisfaction.
What does verification check in software development?
Verification checks if software products meet specifications and design documents.
Why can a system pass verification but fail validation?
Because it meets specifications but does not satisfy real user needs.
Software Quality Assurance
Ensures software meets quality requirements systematically.
Verification vs Validation
Verification checks correctness; validation checks user needs.
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