JKSSB Written 2022
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Option D —
Electronic Voting Machine
How an EVM WorksAn EVM consists of two main units joined by a five-meter cable. This design ensures that the actual "brain" of the machine is controlled by an election official, while the voter remains private.
Control Unit: This stays with the Presiding Officer. They press a button to "enable" the machine for the next voter.
Balloting Unit: This is inside the voting compartment. It has buttons next to the names and symbols of the candidates.
The Addition of VVPAT
In recent years, you might have noticed a third box attached to the EVM. This is the VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail). When you cast your vote, it prints a small slip of paper that you can see through a glass window for 7 seconds. This allows you to verify that your vote went exactly to the candidate you selected.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Battery Powered: EVMs don't need a plug-in power source; they run on an internal battery, so they can be used in remote villages without electricity.
No Internet: To prevent hacking, EVMs are "standalone" machines. They are never connected to the internet, Wi-Fi, or any Bluetooth network.
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