# Understand a result that did not pass

Find the mismatching answer without copying the result into the expectation merely to make the check pass.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/guides/inspect-failed-proof

Audience: Author

Find the mismatching answer without copying the result into the expectation merely to make the check pass.

## Understand a result that did not pass

1. **Open a definition that needs attention**

   Open a definition that needs attention

   Open the retained proof that did not match its expected answers.

2. **Inspect the mismatching answer**

   Inspect the mismatching answer

   Read the actual and expected answers. Resolve the requirement before asking for approval.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/demo?guide=inspect-failed-proof&chapter=practice&audience=office)

Keep the retained proof and independent review with the exact definition version. Product releases remain separate.