# Glossary

This glossary explains terms you may encounter when working with Workflow Checks in Sprinto.

<table><thead><tr><th width="137.9375">Term</th><th>Definition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Workflow Check</strong></td><td>A time-driven compliance task that requires evidence submission at scheduled intervals.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Automated Check</strong></td><td>A system-driven compliance check that runs continuously against integrated services without manual intervention.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Active Check</strong></td><td>A Workflow Check that is currently enabled and will trigger according to its defined schedule.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Due</strong></td><td>A status indicating that a Workflow Check is ready to be completed.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Critical</strong></td><td>A status indicating that a Workflow Check deadline is approaching and immediate action is required.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Failing</strong></td><td>A status indicating that a Workflow Check has not been completed within the defined timeframe.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Passing</strong></td><td>A status indicating that a Workflow Check has been successfully completed, with evidence approved or marked as a special case.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Special Case</strong></td><td>A resolution type for checks that are irrelevant or cannot be completed. The check is marked as “Passing” but categorised separately for audit purposes.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Evidence</strong></td><td>Documentation submitted to prove that the requirements of a Workflow Check have been met (for example, reports, screenshots, or policy updates).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Reviewer</strong></td><td>A user assigned to validate evidence for a Workflow Check. Reviewers can approve, reject, or mark submissions as special cases.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Owner</strong></td><td>The user responsible for completing and submitting evidence for a Workflow Check.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Frequency</strong></td><td>The interval at which a Workflow Check is scheduled to run (for example, monthly, quarterly, or annually).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Zones</strong></td><td>Custom segments in Sprinto to which Workflow Checks can be mapped, usually reflecting organisational structures such as departments or regions.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Custom Fields</strong></td><td>Organisation-specific metadata that can be added to Workflow Checks to capture additional details.</td></tr></tbody></table>