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Exploring the Legal Framework for Election Cybersecurity

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the legal framework governing election cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of electoral processes.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing the security of federal elections?

  1. Federal Election Commission (FEC)

  2. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  3. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  4. National Security Agency (NSA)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CISA is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating and supporting efforts to protect the nation's critical infrastructure, including election systems, from cyber threats.

What is the purpose of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002?

  1. To provide federal funding for election administration and security

  2. To establish uniform national standards for voting systems

  3. To promote voter registration and participation

  4. To protect the privacy of voters

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAVA was enacted to provide federal funding to states and localities to help them improve the administration and security of their election systems.

Which law prohibits the unauthorized access or alteration of election records or systems?

  1. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CFAA prohibits the unauthorized access or alteration of election records or systems, making it a federal crime to hack into election systems or manipulate election data.

What is the role of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in election cybersecurity?

  1. To develop and enforce cybersecurity standards for election systems

  2. To provide technical assistance to states and localities on election security

  3. To conduct research on election cybersecurity

  4. To certify voting systems for use in federal elections

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The EAC provides technical assistance to states and localities on election security, including guidance on best practices and resources for implementing cybersecurity measures.

Which federal agency is responsible for investigating and prosecuting election-related crimes?

  1. Federal Election Commission (FEC)

  2. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  3. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  4. National Security Agency (NSA)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FBI is responsible for investigating and prosecuting election-related crimes, including voter fraud, election hacking, and interference in election processes.

What is the purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework?

  1. To provide voluntary cybersecurity guidelines for organizations

  2. To establish mandatory cybersecurity standards for government agencies

  3. To certify cybersecurity products and services

  4. To conduct research on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides voluntary cybersecurity guidelines for organizations to help them protect their systems and data from cyber threats.

Which law requires states to conduct post-election audits to verify the accuracy of election results?

  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAVA requires states to conduct post-election audits to verify the accuracy of election results, including manual recounts and risk-limiting audits.

What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in election cybersecurity?

  1. To provide cybersecurity support to state and local election officials

  2. To conduct vulnerability assessments of election systems

  3. To share intelligence on election-related cyber threats

  4. To coordinate federal efforts to protect election infrastructure

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DHS coordinates federal efforts to protect election infrastructure from cyber threats, including providing cybersecurity support to state and local election officials and sharing intelligence on election-related cyber threats.

Which law prohibits the use of electronic voting machines that do not produce a paper record of each vote?

  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAVA prohibits the use of electronic voting machines that do not produce a paper record of each vote, known as a voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT).

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Election Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council (GCC)?

  1. To coordinate federal, state, and local efforts to protect election infrastructure

  2. To develop cybersecurity standards for election systems

  3. To provide technical assistance to election officials on cybersecurity

  4. To conduct research on election cybersecurity threats

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CISA Election Infrastructure GCC coordinates federal, state, and local efforts to protect election infrastructure from cyber threats.

Which law requires states to implement a statewide voter registration system?

  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NVRA requires states to implement a statewide voter registration system that allows voters to register to vote at various locations and times.

What is the role of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in election cybersecurity?

  1. To provide cybersecurity alerts and advisories to election officials

  2. To conduct vulnerability assessments of election systems

  3. To share intelligence on election-related cyber threats

  4. To coordinate federal efforts to protect election infrastructure

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCCIC provides cybersecurity alerts and advisories to election officials to help them protect their systems from cyber threats.

Which law requires states to establish a provisional ballot system for voters who are unable to vote on regular ballots?

  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAVA requires states to establish a provisional ballot system for voters who are unable to vote on regular ballots, such as voters who are challenged at the polls or who have moved to a new state.

What is the purpose of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Voting System Testing and Certification Program?

  1. To certify voting systems for use in federal elections

  2. To develop cybersecurity standards for election systems

  3. To provide technical assistance to election officials on cybersecurity

  4. To conduct research on election cybersecurity threats

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EAC Voting System Testing and Certification Program certifies voting systems for use in federal elections, ensuring that they meet certain security and accuracy standards.

Which law prohibits the use of electronic voting machines that are connected to the internet?

  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

  2. Voting Rights Act (VRA)

  3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

  4. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HAVA prohibits the use of electronic voting machines that are connected to the internet, known as internet-connected voting machines, due to the risk of cyber attacks.

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