Which action verifies that the developed software meets the defined requirements after development?

• A. Backlog refinement
• B. Story mapping
• C. Verification that the application matches requirements
• D. Sprint Planning

Answer: (C)

Verifying that the developed software matches the defined requirements focuses on confirming the product actually satisfies what was agreed and specified. After building the application, you check conformance by validating it against the documented requirements and acceptance criteria, often using a traceability link between each requirement and its test cases or evaluation steps. This helps ensure completeness and correctness — you’re answering, “does the app do what it’s supposed to do, and behave as specified?”

The other activities occur earlier in the lifecycle. Backlog refinement clarifies and prepares items for work, ensuring they’re ready to be built. Story mapping helps visualize user journeys and prioritize features. Sprint planning sets the plan for a sprint’s scope and tasks. These guide development, but they’re not the post-development verification step.