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Fault

Fault: Flaw in design or implementation that may result in the qualities or behavior of the voting system deviating from the qualities or behavior that are…

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Definition

Flaw in design or implementation that may result in the qualities or behavior of the voting system deviating from the qualities or behavior that are anticipated, including those specified in the VVSG or in manufacturer-provided documentation.

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Definition 2

Flaw in design or implementation that may result in the qualities or behavior of the voting system deviating from expectations.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic
Definition 3

Momentary loss of electrical power.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external
Definition 4

A “flaw in design or implementation that may re sult in the qualities or behavior of the voting system deviating from the qualities or behavior that are specified in the VVSG and/or in manufacturer-provided documentation. 2007 VVSG.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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