Some Computer Experts Have Spoken Out Against the Conversion to Touch-Screen

question 17

Multiple Choice

Some computer experts have spoken out against the conversion to touch-screen voting machines because

• A) there is no evidence that there have been any problems with punched card systems.
• B) they are made in China, which does not even hold elections.
• C) a power failure could make it impossible for people to vote.
• D) they do not have a paper audit trail.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities and cognitive functions.

Diencephalon

A part of the brain that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and motor signal relay and the regulation of consciousness and sleep.

Midbrain

The central part of the brainstem that connects the hindbrain and forebrain, playing a key role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Limbic System

A group of interconnected brain structures responsible for regulating emotions, memory, and arousal responses.