Demonstration Test

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A test conducted under specified conditions, by or on behalf of the customer, using items representative of the production configuration, in order to determine compliance with item design requirements as a basis for production approval. Also known as a qualification test.

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Demonstration Testing

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Development Test
Testing performed during development and integration to ensure critical design parameters are met, verify the performance of an item's design, and produce data supporting design improvements. Development test, sometimes called engineering test, also discloses deficiencies and verifies that corrective action effectively prevents recurrence of these deficiencies. Properly done, development test reduces the risk of redesign being necessary following demonstration testing or delivery to the customer.

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