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Knowledge Graph Path Validator

Software componentCognitionCognition & Memoryarc:KnowledgeGraphPathValidator

A verification component that checks every hop of a multi-hop knowledge-graph reasoning path follows semantically appropriate relations and that the full path answers the question's actual intent.

Responsibility. Rejects spurious multi-hop reasoning paths over a knowledge graph.

Also known as: Multi-hop path validation

Direct neighbourhood (hover for relationship types)

Relationships

reads dependency

Knowledge Graph Store abstract Ch3.6

evaluates assurance

Graph Retriever Ch3.6

Design guidance

SHOULD validate both the final answer and the reasoning path.

Classification

Quality attributes: Functional suitability: correctness and validity (ISO/IEC 25010 | NIST AI RMF: valid)
Risks mitigated: Correct answers reached through spurious paths

Sources

Ch3.6: T. Nguyen, "Trace Analysis and Execution Debugging," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 3.6. ISBN: 9798244538229.