GLOSSARY
The recurring test
One question, applied to every function you depend on, answered in writing.
The question
Can designated humans still perform this function when the network, the vendor and the AI assistant are unavailable or untrustworthy?
How to answer it honestly
| Answer | What it means |
|---|---|
| Yes, tested | Someone did it by hand, under time pressure, and a second person could too |
| Yes, in theory | A finding. Theory is not evidence. |
| We think so | A finding, and the most common one |
| No | A finding you can act on this month |
Where to apply it
Authorization, shutdown, verification of instructions, manual operation, records, and the ability to explain a decision six months later.