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Which test question is validation meant to answer?

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  1. Was it finished on budget?
  2. Did it meet each written requirement only?
  3. Does it work for users in context?

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  1. NASA Systems Engineering Handbook, 5.4 Product Validation www.nasa.gov/reference/5-4-product-validation Checked 2026-10-10.

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