Validation

Validation
Validation is the process of ensuring that data entered into a database meets a certain rule or rules. There are different types of validation checks which can be performed on a database:


 * Presence check** - does the field have to have a value entered?


 * Restricted choice check** - the value entered has to be of a certain value (e.g. Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms)


 * Range check** - the value entered has to fall within a certain range (e.g. 0-100)

1. Validation questions

2. Practical validation of school computers database