Suoritusvirhe

Suoritusvirhe is a Finnish term meaning an error that occurs during the execution or performance of a task. In general usage it denotes a mistake or failure to achieve the intended outcome in the moment of action. The term is used in several fields.

In sports and games, suoritusvirhe describes a mistake in performing a technique or play, often leading to a loss of point or opportunity. It encompasses misplays, miscounts, or unintentional fouls where the action did not meet the required standard.

In computing and information technology, suoritusvirhe can refer to an error that happens during program execution, i.e., a runtime error. Such errors arise from incorrect inputs, invalid memory access, division by zero, unhandled exceptions, resource exhaustion, or logic flaws. They are typically detected at run time and require error handling, debugging, or robust input validation.

In the study of human error, suoritusvirhe is used as a general category for performance failures that occur despite the operator's intent. The analysis often follows frameworks such as the Swiss cheese model or Reason's taxonomy, distinguishing slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations. Causes can include cognitive load, fatigue, misinterpretation, or flawed procedures.

Prevention and management depend on context: in software, testing, defensive coding, and proper input validation are used; in sports, technique coaching and conditioning; in safety-critical work, standardized checklists and error-reporting systems are used.