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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