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Fault

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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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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.

EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Fault. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/fault

Sources

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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms

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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary

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EAC Information Technology Terminology
EAC Information Technology Terminology

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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary

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