While project processes and design controls are not directly related, it is pretty standard that verification will be achieved through the executing phase of the large-scale project. Since verification will certainly be done through a series of testing protocols, it is conceivable that the writing of the protocols could be done in the planning phase. Laying out how the design inputs and outputs can be compared definitely takes careful planning to achieve success in this step. Verification itself can even be considered an entire project itself and will be one of the most extensive parts of the design control process.