Voluntary Voting System Guidelines
Voluntary Voting System Guidelines: A set of specifications and requirements against which voting systems can be tested to determine if the systems meet…
Also known as: VVSG
Definition
A set of specifications and requirements against which voting systems can be tested to determine if the systems meet required standards. Under HAVA, the EAC is responsible for developing, maintaining, and approving these standards. Some factors examined under these tests include basic functionality, accessibility, and security capabilities.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Collection of standards that is developed and maintained by the EAC. The VVSG specifies a minimum set of performance requirements that
- Definition 3
A set of requirements and specifications that are used to test and evaluate the quality of voting systems. Machines are tested to meet the VVSG as a quality assurance measure. The VVSG tests machines to make sure they meet requirements in a number of categories, including but not limited to functionality, accessibility, and security. HAVA requires that the EAC periodically update the VVSG.
- Definition 4
Collection of standards that is developed and maintained by the EAC. The VVSG specifies a minimum set of performance requirements that voting systems must demonstrated when tested by the VSTLs