When should the Verification Checklist be used?

• A. Only at the end of Week 1.
• B. Throughout random times.
• C. At setup and after key milestones.
• D. Only if a problem arises.

Answer: (C)

Using the Verification Checklist as a proactive, staged verification tool keeps setup solid and progress verifiable. It should be used at setup to confirm all prerequisites, configurations, and readiness are in place, giving you a reliable baseline before work starts. Then, after each key milestone, run the checklist again to confirm that the completed work meets the required criteria before moving forward. This practice helps catch issues early, ensures consistency, and creates a documented trail of verification.

Relying on it only at the very end misses defects that could have been addressed earlier, and checking at random times isn’t systematic enough to ensure all essential steps are covered. Waiting to use it only if a problem arises turns verification into a reactive process instead of a preventive one.