# Acceptance Testing

## [Introduction]{.underline} 

Acceptance testing of voting systems is perhaps the most important
function that local election jurisdictions undertake in order to ensure
the security and accuracy of their elections. Acceptance tests must be
conducted under the strict control of the chief election official of the
jurisdiction. Under no circumstance should acceptance tests be conducted
by a manufacturer.

An acceptance test is defined as a test that is performed on an
individual unit of a voting system in order to verify that the unit is
physically, electronically, mechanically and functionally correct.
Correct, in this sense, means that the unit is identical in every
respect, including *software*/firmware to the unit that was originally
purchased.

Acceptance testing provides assurance that the voting system is
functioning correctly, that the voting system complies with the
conditions of the product acquisition document, and that the voting
system is correctly configured for use in an election. If initial
acceptance testing is successful, the test documentation becomes the
first item in the chain of custody for the elements that comprise the
voting system. Later, if a component of the voting system leaves the
election officials direct control for any reason (i.e. repair, upgrade,
etc.) a repeat of the initial acceptance test serves to re-establish
your chain of custody for the component.

***Important reminder:** A certified voting system consists of a
specific set of hardware/software/firmware, the specific version of the
operating system, and the specific versions of any support software In
order to conduct acceptance tests you must know the version levels of
each of these components.*

It is extremely important that election officials maintain a complete
record of every acceptance test conducted on your voting system. These
records should contain the device identification including
software/firmware version, the date of the test, the name of the
tester(s), and the outcome of the test. If the device passes the test no
further information is necessary. If the device fails the acceptance
test, the test documentation should contain a detailed description of
the reason for the failure. If the failed device is returned to the
manufacturer for repair, it is recommended that a copy of the test
documentation be returned with the device.

## [Request for Proposal and Contract Considerations]{.underline}

Planning for acceptance testing begins with the development of the
Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP should require that the vendor's bid
proposals contain a recommended acceptance test script for each device
contained in the proposal and an acceptance script for the overall
voting system.

The RFP should specify that the proposed scripts must apply equally to
all devices of a given type. For example, if the script is for a DRE
voting station it must apply uniformly to all DRE voting stations. Do
not accept a script that calls for a rigorous test of some subset of the
DREs and only a cursory inspection of the rest.

The manufacturer's proposed acceptance test scripts will generally not
be entirely satisfactory, but they will provide election officials with
a solid basis for developing their own scripts.

Contracts for voting systems usually include a progressive payment
schedule that calls for the total value of the contract to be paid in a
series of payments based on measurable deliverables, such as hardware
delivery, software installation and testing, etc. One of these payments
should be based on completion of successful acceptance testing of *all*
devices that make up the voting system and a successful acceptance test
of the *overall system.*

***Recommendation:** The final payment should be based on the successful
completion of the first election held using the voting system.*

## [Acceptance Tests]{.underline}

There are three distinct parts to an acceptance test: a test for
physical integrity, a diagnostic test of the various hardware features,
and a test for functional characteristics. This last test includes a
test of the various software/hardware modules that control the unit.

Acceptance tests must be conducted on *every* unit of your voting system
every time a unit leaves your control and is returned. If you have a
large number of devices this may be a tedious and time consuming task.
Fortunately, as with most tedious and time consuming tasks, acceptance
testing usually proceeds more quickly as the testers gain experience
with the voting system. In some instances, an experienced tester can
perform an acceptance test on a touch screen voting station or a ballot
scanner in less than fifteen minutes.

In the course of an acceptance test, the tester may experience problems
that can be easily corrected by the tester such as an incorrect time or
date or a poorly calibrated touch screen. This is not a cause for
terminating the test. In these cases, the tester should correct the
problem and continue the test. However, the problem should be noted in
the unit documentation.

**Physical Analysis:** This portion of the acceptance test is performed
to assure that the voting unit is not physically damaged and that all
physical components are working properly. The specific tests will vary
based on the particular voting system; however, some typical items will
include:

-   Examine the outer shell or case for any sign of damage such as dents
    or cracks.

-   Check that the top and bottom of the shell mate easily, that all
    doors open and shut easily, etc.

-   Inspect all latches and hinges. Latches should open and shut without
    binding.

-   Hinges should operate smoothly and be inspected to insure that hinge
    pins are not easily removed.

-   All locks should open and close without binding.

-   Inspect all electrical wires and connectors for damage or signs of
    wear.

**Diagnostic Analysis:** This portion of the acceptance test is
performed to assure that all of the mechanical and electronic components
of the voting unit are operating correctly. Again, the specific tests
will vary based on the particular voting system; however, some typical
items will include:

-   Test all input/output devices. This will include any voter card
    readers, printers, PC card slots, etc.

-   Test the connections that support any accessibility devices. If
    accessibility devices use a serial port, use a loop-back connector
    to test this port.

-   On ballot scanners verify that the ballot feed path is properly set
    and that ballots will feed without binding.

-   On touch screen devices verify that the screen is calibrated
    correctly.

-   If there are controls that the voter can use to change brightness or
    intensity, verify that these controls are working properly.

-   If the device is a commercial computer, verify that the floppy disk
    drives, CD/DVD drives, PC Slots, etc. are working properly.

-   If the devices record date and time, verify that the date and time
    are correct.

**Functional Analysis:** This test is performed to assure that the
correct version(s) of the software/firmware are installed in the voting
unit and that the system will perform correctly during an election. This
test consists of loading a mock election onto the unit, casting a known
pattern of votes, closing the election, printing the reports, and then
comparing the test results with the known vote pattern.

The following sections provide a generic outline for developing an
acceptance test for the most common devices found in an electronic
voting system. In each of the tests described below, you will need to
setup a mock election. This mock election does not need to be long;
however, it should exercise the features of the voting unit being
tested. If your jurisdiction allows straight party voting, straight
party voting with cross-over, multiple representative districts (i.e.
vote for n of m), etc. then these types of contests should be included
in your mock election.

## [Acceptance Tests for Optical Scan Ballot Scanners]{.underline}

This section describes an acceptance test for a stand-alone ballot
scanner. The scanner should be set up for this test the way it will be
set up for use in a precinct.

**Materials Required:** In addition to the following, you must know the
version of the operating system and/or firmware that was certified for
your ballot scanner.

1.  A memory card or other device that is used to configure the ballot
    scanner for an election. This device must contain the election setup
    for the mock election that you will be using to test the scanner.

2.  The password, manager card, or other device that is used to gain
    manager/administrator privilege on the scanner.

3.  A test deck of pre-marked optical scan ballots for the mock
    election. This test deck typically contains one ballot with a vote
    for the first candidate in each race, two ballots with votes for the
    second candidate, three ballots with votes for the third candidate,
    etc. For 'yes' or 'no' questions, vote 'yes' on the first ballot and
    'no' on the next two ballots. Do not vote this question on
    subsequent ballots. Although most ballot printers can supply you
    with this test deck; it is recommended that these ballots be hand
    prepared using the marking device noted by the system manufacturer.

**Physical Analysis:** This analysis is conducted with the scanner
turned **off**.

1.  Examine the case and/or cover for cracks or dents.

2.  Inspect latches, hinges, carrying case, wheels, etc.

3.  Examine the legs and/or stand. The legs and/or stand must operate
    smoothly without binding.

4.  Inspect the power cord and plug for any frayed insulation or damaged
    connectors.

5.  Verify that there is sufficient paper in the printer to complete the
    test.

**Diagnostic Analysis:** This analysis is conducted with the scanner
turned on. Some of these tests may require manager/administrator
privilege.

1.  Turn on the ballot scanner and, as it boots up, verify that the
    correct version of the operating system and software are installed.
    This information may only display on the screen briefly. If you miss
    it, turn the scanner off and then re-boot.

2.  Verify that the date and time set in the scanner are correct and, if
    not, correct them.

3.  Be aware of time changes due to daylight savings time. If the
    daylight savings time will change between the time of this test and
    the next election, set the time on the scanner to compensate for
    this change.

4.  Print a test pattern to verify that the printer is operating
    correctly. If your scanner does not have the ability to print a test
    pattern, the printer can be tested during the Functional Analysis.

5.  Unplug the ballot scanner and verify that it will operate on the
    battery. If the scanner will not operate on the battery check to be
    sure the battery is fully charged before failing the scanner.

6.  Verify that the battery charger will charge the battery.

7.  Test all ports and card slots. If the scanner uses a serial port to
    communicate with the election management system, use a loop-back
    connector to test this port.

**Functional Analysis:** This analysis is conducted with the scanner
loaded with the mock election and set for election mode. Turn the
scanner on, load the mock election, and then set the scanner in election
mode.

1.  Be sure all vote totals are set to zero.

2.  Print a zero tape.

3.  Use the pre-marked test deck to accumulate a significant number of
    ballots (at least 25) on the scanner.

4.  Close the election on the ballot scanner.

5.  Print the results tape.

6.  Verify that the vote counts on the result tape match the known
    results of the test deck.

7.  Zero the vote counters and remove the mock election from the
    scanner.

**Documentation:** If the scanner experiences a failure during any of
the above steps that cannot be corrected by the tester, terminate the
test. Prepare documentation that lists the serial number of the scanner,
the persons conducting the tests, the date, and a description of the
failure. Make two copies of this documentation; one copy for your
permanent record and another copy that stays with the scanner to assist
the persons making any required repairs.

Attach all printouts to the copy retained for your permanent record.

If the scanner passes all of the above tests, prepare documentation for
your permanent record that lists the serial number of the scanner, the
persons conduction the tests, and the date. Attach all printouts to this
documentation.

***Recommendation:** If the scanner passes this test attach a permanent,
non-removable label to the back or underside of the scanner. This label
should contain the serial number of the scanner, the date, and the name
or initials of the testers.*

## [Acceptance Test for Touch-screen Voting Stations]{.underline}

This section describes a typical acceptance test for a touch-screen
voting station. The voting station should be set up for this test the
way it will be set up for use in a precinct.

**Material Required:** In order to conduct an acceptance test, you will
need the following materials. You will also need to know the version of
the operating system and the software/firmware on your voting stations.

1.  A memory card or other device that contains the mock election to be
    used for the test. This will be used to load the mock election into
    the voting station.

2.  If the voting station uses a serial port to connect disability
    devices, you will need a loop-back connector.

3.  A voter card or other device required to activate the voting station
    for a voter.

4.  The password, manager card, or other device required for gaining
    manager/administrator privilege on the voting station.

**Physical Analysis:** This analysis is conducted with the voting
station turned off.

1.  Examine the case and/or cover for cracks or dents.

2.  Inspect latches, hinges, carrying case, wheels, etc.

3.  Examine the legs and/or stand. The legs and/or stand must operate
    smoothly without binding.

4.  Inspect the power cord and plug for any frayed insulation or damaged
    connectors.

5.  Verify that there is sufficient paper in the printer to complete the
    test.

**Diagnostic Analysis:** This test is conducted with the voting station
turned on. Some parts of the test may require manager/administrator
privilege.

1.  Turn the voting station on and as it boots up verify that the
    correct version of the operating system and firmware are installed.
    This information may only appear briefly on the screen. If you miss
    it, turn the voting station off and then turn it back on.

2.  Verify that the date and time are correct and correct them if
    necessary.

3.  Be aware of time changes due to daylight savings time. If the
    daylight savings time will change between the time of this test and
    the next election, set the time on the scanner to compensate for
    this change.

4.  Check the calibration on the screen and re-calibrate the screen if
    necessary.

5.  Print a test pattern to verify that the printer is operating
    correctly. If your voting station does not have the ability to print
    a test pattern, the printer can be tested during the Functional
    Analysis.

6.  Examine the screen for condition and clarity.

7.  Unplug the voting station and verify that it will operate on the
    battery. If the battery is dead, charge the battery and repeat this
    test.

8.  Verify that the battery charger will charge the battery and that any
    indicators that display charging condition and level of battery
    charge are functioning properly.

9.  Test all card slots and input/output ports. If the voting station
    uses a serial port to connect the accessibility devices, test this
    port using a loop-back connector.

**Functional Analysis:** For this test the voting station is turned
**on** and the mock election is loaded.

1.  Verify that the mock election loaded correctly and that the
    ballot(s) contain all contests and candidates.

2.  Set the voting station in election mode.

3.  Print the Zero Totals tape.

4.  Manually enter ballots that contain one vote for each candidate and
    issue. Continue to manually enter ballots until each candidate on
    the ballot has received exactly one vote and each issue has received
    one 'yes' and one 'no' vote.

5.  Verify that each candidate has received exactly one vote and each
    issue has received one 'yes' and one 'no' vote.

6.  If the voting station has the ability to automatically generate
    Logic and Accuracy ballots, use this feature to enter a total number
    of ballots that exceeds the number of ballots expected to be cast on
    a typical election day (usually about 150).

7.  Close the election on the voting station.

8.  Print the results.

9.  Verify that the printed results exactly match the known number of
    votes cast for each candidate and issue.

10. Zero the totals and close the voting station.

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Figure 1. Acceptance Testing: Johnson Co., Georgia

**Documentation:** If during any of the above steps the voting station
experiences a failure that cannot be corrected by the tester, terminate
the test. Prepare documentation that lists the serial number of the
touch screen unit, the persons conducting the tests, the date, and a
description of the failure. Make two copies of this documentation; one
copy for your permanent record and another copy that stays with the
touch screen unit to assist the persons making any required repairs.
Attach all printouts to the copy retained for your permanent record.

.

If the touch screen unit passes all of the above tests, prepare
documentation for your permanent record that lists the serial number of
the unit, the persons conducting the tests, and the date. Attach all
printouts to this documentation.

***Recommendation:** If the touch screen unit passes this test attach a
permanent, non-removable label to the back of the screen or underside of
the voting station. This label should contain the serial number of the
voting station, the date, and the name or initials of the testers.*

## [End-to-end Voting System Acceptance Test]{.underline}

This test is sometimes referred to as a test of the election management
system. In reality, it not only tests the election management system but
also tests the ability of the election management system to interface
correctly with the voting devices and to correctly count the votes and
print reports. This test should be conducted on all newly acquired
voting systems, and also after any event that has the potential to alter
the voting system. Such events include replacing a disk drive or other
component in the election computer and any time the election computer
leaves your direct control and is returned.

**Materials Required:** You must know the correct versions of the
operating systems and software/firmware for your election management
system and your vote gathering devices, scanners and voting stations. In
addition, you will need the following:

1.  An election management computer with your voting system installed.

2.  If Touch Screen units are used:

    -   One Touch Screen voting unit,

    -   One blank Touch Screen Memory Card or other device used to load
        the election definition into the voting unit,

    -   One Touch Screen manager/supervisor card or other device used to
        obtain manager/supervisor access to the voting unit,

    -   One Touch Screen voter card or other device used to initiate a
        voting session for a voter.

3.  If Optical Scan Ballot Scanners are used:

    -   One Ballot Scanner,

    -   One blank memory card or other device used to load the election
        definition into the ballot scanner,

    -   One set of pre-marked Optical Scan test ballots with known
        results. This can be the same test deck used to conduct
        acceptance tests on the ballot scanner.

4.  All communications cables and devices necessary to connect the
    voting units and ballot scanners to the election management
    computer.

5.  One blank disk or other device used by your system to record and
    store the election results.

6.  One disk or other device containing your mock acceptance test
    election setup.

> **Prerequisite:** The election management system consisting of items 1
> through 4 above must be set up and tested before beginning this
> acceptance test. (*NOTE: It is acceptable to allow your IT staff or
> the manufacturer to do this setup because in the course of conducting
> the end-to-end test you will verify that everything has been set up
> correctly.*)
>
> The Touch Screen voting unit and the ballot scanner should have
> previously completed acceptance testing. If not, run the Touch Screen
> voting station acceptance test and the ballot scanner acceptance test
> on these units prior to beginning this test.

**Verify Correct Operating System and Election Management Software:**
Turn on the election management computer. As the computer boots up,
verify that the correct version of the operating system is installed.
After the boot up is complete, verify that the correct version of the
election management system is installed. This can be accomplished by
comparing the hash values of the installed voting system software with
the hash values contained in the Web site of the National Software
Reference Library maintained by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (http;//www.nsrl.nist.gov/votedata.html).

**Verify the Election Management System Hardware:** Verify that all
components of the election management computer are turned on and
functioning properly. This includes such components as printers,
communication devices, disk drives, etc.

**Verify Voting System Functionality:** This test will verify that the
overall voting system is functioning properly. It will verify that the
election management system will format media to setup the TS voting
stations and OS ballot scanners, that votes cast on these devices can be
uploaded to the election management system, and that these votes will be
counted correctly.

1.  Load the acceptance test database (election setup) on the election
    management computer.

2.  Verify that the election management system will support the Touch
    Screen voting unit (If your voting system does not include Touch
    Screen units go to Step 3).

    -   Use the election management system to prepare the memory card or
        other device that is used to load the acceptance test mock
        election into the TS voting unit.

    -   Load the mock election into the voting unit.

    -   Open the election on the unit.

    -   Manually enter one vote for each candidate and one 'yes' and one
        'no' vote for each issue on the ballot.

    -   If the Touch Screen voting unit has the facility to produce
        Logic and Accuracy ballots, use this feature to cast one set of
        Logic and Accuracy ballots.

    -   Close the election on the Touch Screen voting unit.

    -   Print the vote totals on the voting station printer.

    -   Use your standard method for transferring votes from the voting
        station to the election management computer to upload the votes
        from the voting unit to the election management system.

3.  Verify that the election management system will support the Optical
    Scan ballot scanner.

    -   Use the election management system to prepare the memory card or
        other device that is used to load the acceptance test mock
        election into the ballot scanner.

    -   Load the mock election into the ballot scanner.

    -   Open the election on the ballot scanner.

    -   Use the pre-marked set of optical scan test ballots to cast
        votes on the ballot scanner.

    -   Close the election on the ballot scanner.

    -   Print the vote totals on the ballot scanner.

    -   Use your standard method for transferring votes from the ballot
        scanner to the election management computer to upload the votes
        from the ballot scanner to the election management system.

4.  Verify Printed Outputs.

-   Close the election on the election management system.

-   Print the standard reports that contain the vote totals.

-   Compare the results printed from the election management system with
    the results printed from the voting station and ballot scanner.

**Documentation:** If the voting system experiences a failure during any
of the above steps that cannot be corrected by the tester, terminate the
test. Prepare documentation that lists the serial number of the election
computer and the serial number or other identifying information for any
other component that failed, the persons conducting the tests, the date,
and a description of the failure. Make two copies of this documentation;
one copy for your permanent record and another copy that stays with the
touch screen unit to assist the persons making any required repairs.
Attach all printouts to the copy retained for your permanent record.

If the voting system passes all of the above tests, prepare
documentation for your permanent record that lists the serial number of
the voting system computer, the serial number of the Touch Screen voting
unit, the serial number of the Optical Scan ballot scanner, the persons
conducting the tests, and the date. Attach all printouts to this
documentation.

***Recommendation:** If the voting system passes this test attach a
permanent, non-removable label to the case of the voting system
computer. This label should contain the serial number of the computer,
the date, and the name or initials of the testers.*

## [Conclusion]{.underline}

Acceptance testing on each machine delivered to a voting jurisdiction by
a manufacturer is a critical step in the process of ensuring that
electronic voting units used by voters on election day will function as
intended. Although each manufacturer has internal quality control
procedures, and although quality control should be guaranteed to some
degree in the contractual agreement between the manufacturer and the
voting jurisdiction, these procedures and guarantees are worthless
unless the jurisdiction can proactively detect failures or
non-functional systems at the time the product is delivered. Rigorous
acceptance testing provides this detection mechanism.

**Figure 3. Johnson CO. Kansas Acceptance Test Procedures (EXAMPLE)**

**TSX TOUCH SCREEN ACCEPTANCE TESTING PROCEDURES**

+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| **SERIAL NUMBER:**                                      | Check off  |
|                                                         | as         |
| (Left side of unit) **204404**                          | completed. |
|                                                         | Note any   |
|                                                         | disc       |
|                                                         | repancies. |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Inspect for physical damage, such as cracks.            |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Write to the right the number of keys received with     |            |
| unit (if new).                                          |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Unfold legs and stand unit up.                          |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Plug TS unit into electrical source.                    |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Plug polarity checker into "daisy chain" outlet only    |            |
| far enough for lights to come on. Confirm electrical.   |            |
| Remove polarity checker.                                |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Unlock PC card compartment on top left side. (turn key  |            |
| 3:00 to 6:00)                                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Make sure that the nut on the inside of the key         |            |
| assembly is tight.                                      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Make sure that there is a red cover on the On/Off       |            |
| button. Power On by holding red button to count of 3.   |            |
| Open doors.                                             |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Confirm that Boot Loader Release Build Date is April    |            |
| 19, 2004. If not, record the build date to the right.   |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Confirm that Windows CE 4.10 Build Date is February 5,  |            |
| 2004. If not, record the build date to the right.       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Confirm that the ballot station is version 4.5.2 (lower |            |
| right hand corner of screen). If not, record ballot     |            |
| station version to the right.                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Unlock printer compartment and bring forward. (turn key |            |
| 12:00 to 3:00)                                          |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Feed printer paper, if necessary.                       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Insert Manager card. Enter (the password) and "OK."     |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Confirm AC Online and write battery percentage to       |            |
| right.                                                  |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "System Setup."                                   |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Confirm Serial Number on Setup screen. Write on this    |            |
| sheet at top if necessary.                              |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Set Date."                                       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch the arrows to set the correct month, year, and    |            |
| time. Be careful of AM & PM. Touch the correct date on  |            |
| the calendar.                                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Select Central Time from the drop-down list. Uncheck    |            |
| "Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving."       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Apply" after setting date, time, and/or time     |            |
| zone.                                                   |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "OK" if no changes made or "X" to exit.           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Diagnostics." Touch "Test Printer."              |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| If printer does not print, push the whole printer to    |            |
| the right to confirm that there is a solid connection.  |            |
| You may also need to open the lid by pushing down on    |            |
| the gray lever -- make sure that the hinges are seated  |            |
| correctly, tighten the paper roll, feed the paper, and  |            |
| snap the lid shut.                                      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| After test finishes, touch "OK" for "Printer test       |            |
| PASSED."                                                |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Attach loop back connector (slightly wider at top) to   |            |
| serial port located on the back of the unit. Touch      |            |
| "Test Serial Port."                                     |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| On the Serial Port Test window, use the dropdowns to    |            |
| change the Baud Rate to 115200 and make sure "Flow      |            |
| Control" reads "Software." Touch "Test."                |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| When done, touch "OK." Touch "Done" to exit test.       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Remove loop back connector.                             |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Test Card Reader." Manager card is ejected.      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Remove the Manager card as requested. **(DO NOT TEST    |            |
| THE MANAGER CARD. IT WILL BE ERASED.)**                 |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Insert a voter card when prompted.                      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Remove voter card when prompted. Re-insert Manager      |            |
| Card.                                                   |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Test Sound" -- Touch "Play."                     |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| After sound is heard, Touch "Close."                    |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Test Modem."                                     |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| On the Test Modem window, use the dropdown to change    |            |
| the Baud Rate to 115200 and make sure "Flow Control"    |            |
| reads "Hardware." Touch "Test."                         |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| After test finishes touch "OK" for "Modem test PASSED." |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Done" to return to the Diagnostics screen.       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Done" to get out of Diagnostics screen.          |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Calibrate."                                      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch the center of each target with your stylus. There |            |
| are 3 targets for 2 passes. (Calibration is best if     |            |
| using something small enough to hit exact center of     |            |
| target.)                                                |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| After calibration is finished. Touch "OK" to exit       |            |
| System Setup.                                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Touch "Exit Supervisor" to remove Manager Card.         |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Hold red button to count of 3 to turn TS unit Off.      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Tear off printer tape. Fold in half and tape to the     |            |
| back of this form facing out.                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Close and lock both compartments.                       |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| If needed, clean screen with nonabrasive, dry cloth     |            |
| (optical cloth).                                        |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Return protective Styrofoam sheet to cover screen.      |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Close side panels and lock with padlock specific to     |            |
| that machine.                                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Unplug unit and fold up legs.                           |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| Return unit to its location on the tables in the        |            |
| warehouse and plug in.                                  |            |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+
| **TECHNICIAN:**                                         | **DATE:\   |
|                                                         | **         |
+---------------------------------------------------------+------------+

**Figure 4. Johnson Co. Kansas DRE Diagnostic Procedures EXAMPLE**

TSX DIAGNOSTICS

+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| ELECTION:             | SERIAL NUMBER:       | **Check off as |     |
|                       |                      | completed.     |     |
| Summer 2005           | 216879               | Move unit to   |     |
|                       |                      | repair bench   |     |
|                       |                      | if it fails.** |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Inspect for physical  |                      |                |     |
| damage, such as       |                      |                |     |
| cracks.               |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Flip machine over and |                      |                |     |
| extend legs (double   |                      |                |     |
| first, then single).  |                      |                |     |
| Twist gently to align |                      |                |     |
| bullets.              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Make sure "Property   |                      |                |     |
| of" sticker is on     |                      |                |     |
| back. Fold legs down  |                      |                |     |
| & turn machine back   |                      |                |     |
| over.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Plug TS unit into     |                      |                |     |
| electrical source.    |                      |                |     |
| Unlock machine        |                      |                |     |
| padlock.              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Examine padlock       |                      |                |     |
| label. Take key &     |                      |                |     |
| padlock to printer    |                      |                |     |
| and make new label if |                      |                |     |
| needed.               |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Make sure that AC     |                      |                |     |
| light is yellow.      |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Unlock PC card        |                      |                |     |
| compartment on left   |                      |                |     |
| side of unit. (Turn   |                      |                |     |
| key from 12:00 to     |                      |                |     |
| 3:00)                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Insert Tech PC card   |                      |                |     |
| with tech label on    |                      |                |     |
| top of card.          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Power On by pressing  |                      |                |     |
| red button and        |                      |                |     |
| holding to the count  |                      |                |     |
| of 3.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Confirm that the Boot |                      |                |     |
| Loader Release Build  |                      |                |     |
| Date is April 19,     |                      |                |     |
| 2004.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Confirm that the      |                      |                |     |
| Windows CE 4.10 Build |                      |                |     |
| Date is February 5,   |                      |                |     |
| 2004.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Confirm in lower      |                      |                |     |
| right-hand corner     |                      |                |     |
| that Ballot Station   |                      |                |     |
| Version is 4.5.2.     |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Unlock printer cover  |                      |                |     |
| & raise printer. Make |                      |                |     |
| sure there is enough  |                      |                |     |
| paper for             |                      |                |     |
| diagnostics.          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Use yellow tape to    |                      |                |     |
| tape printer around   |                      |                |     |
| the bottom so that it |                      |                |     |
| is firmly against     |                      |                |     |
| connection.           |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Confirm that the      |                      |                |     |
| touch screen says "AC |                      |                |     |
| Online" in the Power  |                      |                |     |
| field.                |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Insert Manager card.  |                      |                |     |
| Touch (the password)  |                      |                |     |
| and "OK." Touch       |                      |                |     |
| "System Setup."       |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Confirm that the      |                      |                |     |
| number on the screen  |                      |                |     |
| and the sticker on    |                      |                |     |
| the left side of      |                      |                |     |
| machine match. Write  |                      |                |     |
| Serial number on this |                      |                |     |
| sheet if needed.      |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Set Date."     |                      |                |     |
| Select "Central Time" |                      |                |     |
| from the drop-down    |                      |                |     |
| list if not already   |                      |                |     |
| selected. Touch       |                      |                |     |
| "**Apply**."          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| If date/time is still |                      |                |     |
| not correct (daylight |                      |                |     |
| saving), reset by     |                      |                |     |
| touching date and/or  |                      |                |     |
| using arrows to set   |                      |                |     |
| time, year or month.  |                      |                |     |
| **(Be careful of AM & |                      |                |     |
| PM.)** Touch          |                      |                |     |
| **"Apply"** if you    |                      |                |     |
| reset anything.       |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Uncheck               |                      |                |     |
| "Automatically adjust |                      |                |     |
| clock for daylight    |                      |                |     |
| saving time." Touch   |                      |                |     |
| "**Apply**."          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "OK" if no      |                      |                |     |
| changes made or "X"   |                      |                |     |
| to exit Date/Time     |                      |                |     |
| Properties window.    |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Record today's        |                      |                |     |
| **date** and **time** |                      |                |     |
| here for proofing     |                      |                |     |
| purposes.             |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Diagnostics."  |                      |                |     |
| Touch "Test Card      |                      |                |     |
| Reader."              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Manager card is       |                      |                |     |
| ejected. Remove the   |                      |                |     |
| Manager card. Do not  |                      |                |     |
| respond to Warning.   |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Insert a **smart      |                      |                |     |
| card**. **(DO NOT     |                      |                |     |
| TEST THE MANAGER      |                      |                |     |
| CARD. IT WILL BE      |                      |                |     |
| ERASED.)**            |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Remove smart card     |                      |                |     |
| when prompted after   |                      |                |     |
| test.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Reinsert Manager      |                      |                |     |
| card. Touch "Done."   |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| **Touch large "OK" at |                      |                |     |
| bottom of screen to   |                      |                |     |
| save settings.**      |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Exit           |                      |                |     |
| Supervisor." Remove   |                      |                |     |
| Manager card.         |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Clear Totals." |                      |                |     |
| Answer "OK" to        |                      |                |     |
| message.              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Test Count."   |                      |                |     |
| Check "Not Using      |                      |                |     |
| Voter Card."          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Count Test."   |                      |                |     |
| Touch "Vote." Touch   |                      |                |     |
| "Next."               |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Vote for Red, White,  |                      |                |     |
| & Blue and then one   |                      |                |     |
| time for the first    |                      |                |     |
| candidate in every    |                      |                |     |
| race, except write in |                      |                |     |
| "yam" for favorite    |                      |                |     |
| food.                 |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Cast Ballot."  |                      |                |     |
| Touch "Close" on the  |                      |                |     |
| "Select Precinct and  |                      |                |     |
| Party" screen.        |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Close" on the  |                      |                |     |
| "Pre-Election Testing |                      |                |     |
| Mode" screen.         |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Touch "Reporting."    |                      |                |     |
| Answer "Yes" to       |                      |                |     |
| "Print write-in       |                      |                |     |
| candidates?"          |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| "PRINT LONG REPORT?"  |                      |                |     |
| -- answer "No."       |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| "NEED ANOTHER COPY?"  |                      |                |     |
| -- answer "No,"       |                      |                |     |
| unless printer did    |                      |                |     |
| not print             |                      |                |     |
| successfully.         |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Tear off printer      |                      |                |     |
| tape. Confirm machine |                      |                |     |
| number and 1 vote for |                      |                |     |
| Red, White, Blue,     |                      |                |     |
| first candidate in    |                      |                |     |
| each race & yam. Fold |                      |                |     |
| printout facing out.  |                      |                |     |
| **Paper clip** to     |                      |                |     |
| back of this form.    |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Push red button &     |                      |                |     |
| hold to count of 3 to |                      |                |     |
| turn unit Off. Use    |                      |                |     |
| eject button to       |                      |                |     |
| remove PC card.       |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Make sure there is    |                      |                |     |
| enough paper for      |                      |                |     |
| manual L&A. Close and |                      |                |     |
| lock both             |                      |                |     |
| compartments.         |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Clean screen with dry |                      |                |     |
| optical cloth.        |                      |                |     |
| Replace protective    |                      |                |     |
| Styrofoam sheet over  |                      |                |     |
| screen.               |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Examine hinges & fold |                      |                |     |
| privacy panels in.    |                      |                |     |
| Relock machine at top |                      |                |     |
| with its specific     |                      |                |     |
| padlock.              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Put a plastic tie     |                      |                |     |
| through the lower     |                      |                |     |
| holes in the privacy  |                      |                |     |
| panels as a marker    |                      |                |     |
| that it is done.      |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| Remove colored dot    |                      |                |     |
| from "foot" of        |                      |                |     |
| machine.              |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+
| **TECHNICIAN: DATE:** |                      |                |     |
|                       |                      |                |     |
| Revised 5/31/05       |                      |                |     |
+-----------------------+----------------------+----------------+-----+