Requirements Verification and Validation

Requirements Verification and Validation (V&V) are critical processes in Quality Assurance and Control within Business Analysis. Verification refers to the process of evaluating work-products of a development phase to determine whether they meet the specified requirements. It answers the question, "Are we building the product right?" Validation, on the other hand, is the process of evaluating the final product to check whether it meets the business needs and requirements. It addresses the question, "Are we building the right product?" In Business Analysis, V&V ensures that the requirements are correctly captured, analyzed, and documented. Verification activities may include reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs of the requirements documentation to ensure completeness, clarity, consistency, and testability. Validation activities may involve stakeholder reviews, prototyping, and user acceptance testing to confirm that the requirements align with business objectives and stakeholder needs. Effective V&V helps in identifying defects early in the requirements phase, reducing the cost and effort associated with fixing defects in later stages of the project. It also enhances communication between stakeholders and the project team, ensuring that there is a common understanding of the requirements. By rigorously verifying and validating requirements, Business Analysts contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions that satisfy business needs and provide value to the organization.