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| Glossary Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| qualification | |
| qualification number | A number issued by NASED (National Association of State Election Directors) to a system that has been tested by an accredited independent testing authority for compliance with the voting system standards. Issuance of a qualification number indicates that the system conforms to the national standards. |
| qualification test report | Report of results of independent testing of a voting system by an independent testing authority documenting the specific system configuration tested, the scope of tests conducted and when testing was completed. |
| qualification testing | Examination and testing of a voting system by a NASED-accredited independent testing authority to determine if the system conforms to the performance and other requirements of the national certification standards and the vendor’s own specifications. |
| qualification to register | |
| qualification to vote | |
| qualified | |
| qualified elector | |
| qualified voter | |
| qualified voting systems | |
| qualify | |
| qualifying period | |
| question petitions | |
| questions about the ballot | |
| questions on the ballot |