Terms starting with “T”

Document identifying the specific inputs and expected result for each test identified in the test plan.

A set of marked ballots with a predetermined outcome. Used for logic and accuracy testing of a voting system.

Expanded detail of the test approach identified in the test plan for the related tests.

Key intended for testing of COMSEC equipment or systems. If intended for off-the-air, in-shop use, such key is called maintenance key. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)

LABORATORY. VOTING SYSTEM TESTING 2007 VVSG

A "specified technical procedure for performing a test." A "description 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY. of one or more tests, procedures by which tests are derived, or a combination of these."...

A document describing the "test lab's development of the complete or partial SUITES. To TEST some extent, the test plan is determined by the Testing Standard ... The test plan must...

A "report of results of independent testing of a voting system indicating the data testing was completed, the specific system version tested, and the scope of tests conducted." 200...

An "implementation of a set of for a particular object (e.g., a specific OPERATIONAL TESTS voting system) or class of objects (e.g., all voting systems than can interpret the langu...

"Determination of one or more characteristics of an object of ASSESSMENT, CONFORMITY according to a procedure. ... 'Testing' typically applies to materials, products or processes,"...

An "independent test authority as described in: (1) Voting System Standards issued by the Federal Election Commission on April 30, 2002; or (2) other more recent voting systems sta...

A body that conducts a public test of election equipment. The "designated election official shall select a testing board comprising at least two persons, one from each major politi...

The process of performing any tests or procedures that are conducted in a controlled environment where the appropriate equipment, supplies, and certified expertise are available. L...

A "standard that is concerned with test methods, sometimes supplemented with other provisions related to testing, such as sampling, use of statistical methods or sequence of tests....

A technology that converts textual material in electronic form to spoken audio output, suitable for use by a visually impaired voter.

Technical Guidelines Development Committee

A person or group besides the two primarily involved in a situation.

A certified or otherwise credentialed individual or group, other than an election official, who is tasked with reviewing election materials.

A candidate seeking nomination for office, with a political party affiliation other than the two majority political parties (Republican and Democratic).

A notification from a person or group besides the two primarily involved in a transaction. An example is a change of address notification from the US Postal Service forwarded to an...

Software, firmware, or hardwired logic that is neither application logic nor COTS. This includes, for example, general-purpose software developed by a third party that is either cu...

Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals,...

threat agent

An individual, group, organization, or government that conducts or has the intent to conduct detrimental activities.