Voting Machine Security Issues

The video discusses the vulnerabilities and challenges of aging voting machines in the US, particularly focusing on the WINvote machines used between 2004 and 2014. It highlights the issues of outdated technology, such as vote-flipping and machine errors, and the historical context of the 2000 election that led to reforms like the Help America Vote Act. The video also addresses the problems introduced by electronic voting machines, including security concerns and lack of paper backups. Finally, it examines the funding challenges and disparities between local and federal levels in upgrading voting infrastructure.

What was the main issue highlighted by hackers at a cybersecurity conference in 2017 regarding the WINvote machines?

• They were too expensive.

• They were too slow.

• They were not user-friendly.

• They were easily hackable.

What was a significant problem with voting machines used in the 2016 elections?

• They were not approved by the government.

• They were mostly outdated.

• They were all connected to the internet.

• They were too expensive to maintain.

What was the main reason for the 2000 election recount in Florida?

• Weather conditions

• Hanging chads

• Machine errors

• Voter fraud

What was the purpose of the Help America Vote Act of 2002?

• To provide funding for new voting equipment.

• To reduce the cost of elections.

• To increase voter turnout.

• To eliminate the use of electronic voting machines.

What new problems did electronic voting machines introduce?

• They were difficult to transport.

• They introduced security vulnerabilities.

• They required constant internet connection.

• They were too expensive.

What is one of the most important steps to improve election security according to a recent report?

• Reducing the number of voters per machine.

• Using electronic voting systems.

• Conducting elections with paper-based systems.

• Increasing the number of polling stations.

What is a major issue with relying on local funding for voting machines?

• It can create disparities between counties.

• It ensures all machines are updated regularly.

• It leads to uniformity in voting systems.

• It reduces the overall cost of elections.

Which state is mentioned as having provided its own funding for new voting machines?

• Florida

• New Mexico

• Texas

• New Jersey

What was the budget for election administration in Travis County, Texas, in 2017?

• $2 million

• $46,000

• $1 million

• $500,000

What is the main challenge with the current federal funding for voting machines?

• It is only for electronic machines.

• It is only available to certain states.

• It is too much for states to manage.

• It is not enough to replace all aging machines.