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Life Cycle

Life Cycle: Systems engineering concept that identifies the phases that a system passes through, from concept to retirement.

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Definition

Systems engineering concept that identifies the phases that a system passes through, from concept to retirement. There are different concerns and activities associated with each phase of the life cycle.

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Systems engineering concept that identifies the phases that a system passes through, from concept to retirement.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic
Definition 3

Systems engineering concept that identifies the phases that a system passes through, from concept to retirement. There are different concerns and activities associated with each phase of the life cycle. The adoption, deployment, use and maintenance of voting and election systems require different life cycle concerns and activities, depending upon where in the life cycle the system resides.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Sources

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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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