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A document in the to "describe external interfaces (programmatic, human, and network) TDP provided by each of the computer components of the voting system (examples of components are DRE, Central Tabulator, Independent Audit machine)." VVSG.
Also known asinterface spec · interface specification document · external interface specification · system interface specification · interface control document · ICD · interface requirements specification · IRS
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A document in the to "describe external interfaces (programmatic, human, and network) TDP provided by each of the computer components of the voting system (examples of components are DRE, Central Tabulator, Independent Audit machine)." VVSG.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Interface Specification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/interface-specification
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