03c - Validation Checks

Question 1

Define a presence check.

Answer 1

Ensures that data has been entered into a field.

Question 2

Define a length check.

Answer 2

Ensures that data entered has the correct number of characters or doesn’t exceed a certain number of characters.

Question 3

Define a type check.

Answer 3

Ensures that data entered is of the correct type.

Question 4

Define a format check.

Answer 4

Ensures data entered is of an exact format, possibly matching an input mask.

Question 5

Define a range check.

Answer 5

Ensures that entered data is within an acceptable range.