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20. 1978_04_12 to 1978_04_28_W600B Acceptance Test Specifications, 1978 April 12-28

 File — Box: 4
Identifier: Box 4

Scope and Contents

Due to the critical requirement of absolute scanning, processing, and tabulating accuracy - as mandated by MRC and DMS - an extensive Acceptance Testing Document was prepared by WLC. The first 40-page section describes in detail the many tests involved, and the second 21-page section covers maintenance procedures, and additional diagnostic tests, including the General Electric 340 Terminet printer, and the Data Products Model 2470 Line Printer. It is worth noting that the high-speed (~ 100,000 ballots/hour) WLC equipment in the 1970's performed flawlessly in several major elections in Douglas & Sarpy County, NE, and in St. Joseph, MO. Compare this to the many irregularities and errors associated with vote-tallying equipment from the 2000 election onward!

Dates

  • Creation: 1978 April 12-28

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 14.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Archives Repository

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