This data can then be uploaded and validated in batch when the system comes back up. This procedure takes a user step-by step through the process of identifying the problems, acertaining their probable cause and taking the steps required to correct them. In addition, the System Arbiter, in combination with the Performance Tools package, continuously tunes the system by dynamically allocating storage, maximum activity, wait states, job timeslice etc. Monotoring of and reporting on system communications is automatic. Because of the basically non-numeric nature of electoral data, only simple totals and changes to these totals can be directly tested by computer staff.
More comprehensive testing is carried out on a random basis by the users.
The hardware is insured but there is no insurance against contingency loss. All the information currently held in the Voter Registration System is essentially in the public domain, so the issue of privacy does not arise. The Voter Registration System is used for recording eligibility for voting, prevention of impersonation, and planning for polling. The Voter registration qualifications are uniform throughout the state. All voters must be registered and must be in possession of a Voter ID card.