The "ease with which maintenance actions can be performed based on the design characteristics of equipment and software and the processes the manufacturer and ELECTION have in place for preventing and for reacting to failures. Maintainability OFFICIALS FAILURES includes the ability of equipment and software to self-diagnose problems and to make non- technical election workers aware of a problem." VVSG.
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The "ease with which maintenance actions can be performed based on the design characteristics of equipment and software and the processes the manufacturer and ELECTION have in place for preventing and for reacting to failures. Maintainability OFFICIALS FAILURES includes the ability of equipment and software to self-diagnose problems and to make non- technical election workers aware of a problem." VVSG.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Maintainability. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 17, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/maintainability
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