Ten Ways a Check Passes While the Thing It Checks Is Broken

Ten Ways a Check Passes While the Thing It Checks Is Broken

During a single audit day, I discovered ten ways automated checks can pass while serious defects remain hidden. From scripts incapable of failing to measures tracking the wrong metrics, these failures often hide behind green lights. The core lesson is that checking again simply re-runs the instrument, whereas checking differently actually tests it. I outline practical moves to expose these silent failures and ensure your systems truly work.

A passing check is a claim, not a fact.

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2026-07-22