# L\&A Testing Checklist

#### VxAdmin - Part 1

* [ ] Set up VxAdmin
* [ ] Log in with election manager card
* [ ] Select *`Tally`* from the side menu and verify there are no CVRs
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu, print an *`Unofficial Full Election Tally Report`* as the Zero Report

#### VxScan

* [ ] Set up VxScan
* [ ] Log in with election manager card
* [ ] If your jurisdiction requires testing with official ballots, toggle mode to *`Official Ballot Mode`*
* [ ] Select *`More`* from the side menu and verify the date and time by selecting *`Set Date and Time`*
* [ ] Select *`Printer`* from the side menu and follow instructions to load a new roll of thermal paper and print a test report
* [ ] Select *`Scanner`* from the side menu, select *`Calibrate Double Sheet Detection`* and follow instructions to calibrate the scanner
* [ ] Remove the election manager card
* [ ] Insert the poll worker card
* [ ] Select *`Open Polls`*
* [ ] One copy of the polls opened report will print (this is your Zero Report)
* [ ] Tear to remove the report
* [ ] Verify precinct name, election date, and totals are zero
* [ ] Remove the poll worker card
* [ ] Run test ballots through the scanner as required
* [ ] Insert poll worker card
* [ ] Select *`Close Polls`*
* [ ] One copy of the polls closed report will print
* [ ] Tear to remove the report
* [ ] Verify results match expected test ballot results
* [ ] Remove the poll worker card
* [ ] Log in with the election manager card
* [ ] If you were testing in official mode, select *`Test Ballot Mode`*
* [ ] Select *`Official Ballot Mode`*
* [ ] Verify *Sheets Scanned* count is 0
* [ ] Remove the USB drive
* [ ] Insert a new USB drive
* [ ] Select *`More`* and select *`Power Down`*
* [ ] Unplug the power cord from VxScan and the outlet
* [ ] Insert the power cord into it's storage location
* [ ] Clean the scanning unit
* [ ] Close, seal, and document the VxScan case as required

#### VxAdmin - Part 2

* [ ] Log in with the election manager card
* [ ] Select *`Tally`* from the side menu and load CVRs from the USB drive(s)
* [ ] Verify counts match expected test ballot results
* [ ] Select *`Remove CVRs`*
* [ ] Confirm there are no CVRs on VxAdmin
* [ ] Pack up VxAdmin
* [ ] Close, seal, and document the VxAdmin case as required


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