All "software, hardware (including facilities, furnishings and fixtures), materials, documentation, and the interface used by the election personnel, maintenance operator, POLL WORKER, and VOTER, required for voting equipment operations." 2005 VVSG V.1, APPENDIX A.
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All "software, hardware (including facilities, furnishings and fixtures), materials, documentation, and the interface used by the election personnel, maintenance operator, POLL WORKER, and VOTER, required for voting equipment operations." 2005 VVSG V.1, APPENDIX A.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voting Equipment Operational Environment. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voting-equipment-operational-environment
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