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Voting System Testing

Voting System Testing: Examination and testing of a computerized voting system by using test methods to determine if the system complies with the requirements…

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Examination and testing of a computerized voting system by using test methods to determine if the system complies with the requirements in the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines and with its own specifications.

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In the context of HAVA. A laboratory accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) as authorized to test conformance of voting systems to the VVSG. Authority to accredit laboratories rests with the EAC, upon the advice of NIST. Abbreviated VSTL.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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