The Biometric Body (vocab and analysis)

Which of these is an example of someone committing fraud?

• someone who steals money from a store cash register

• someone who uses a false identity to get a credit card

• someone who asks another person for money or food

• someone who spreads rumors about another person

The author concludes "The Biometric Body" with the following paragraph:

"And at Heathrow Airport, James Wayman says, 'I don't want to wait in line.' A machine scans his iris, and a printed slip welcomes him to the United Kingdom."

What is most likely the author's reason for concluding the article in this way? Consider the rest of the article when you answer.

• The author wants to trick readers into ignoring the problems with biometrics systems.

• The author wants to show readers that biometrics systems work perfectly and have improved people's lives.

• The author wants to remind readers that biometrics systems may be useful only in limited areas such as airport security.

• The author wants to leave readers feeling that biometrics systems have a hopeful future and have already started making life better.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of these situations best shows the meaning of masquerade?

• Because it was casual Friday, Peter wore jeans and a polo shirt.

• Sylvia put on her favorite sun dress as she prepared to go to the beach.

• Steven wore a delivery person's uniform in hopes of getting into the building without any questions.

• Alice did not want to ruin her shirt while she was painting, so she wore an old shirt instead.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these is an example of something that might be forged?

• a signature

• a password

• a newspaper

• a definition

Based on the information in "The Biometric Body," which of these conclusions would the author most agree with?

• As the technology improves, biometrics are likely to be used in more aspects of life.

• In the future, biometrics must be used together with traditional forms of identification.

• Biometrics could one day improve security but are currently too unreliable to be useful.

• Experts need to develop new types of biometrics because the ones used today are too basic and simple.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which excerpt from the text best supports the following statement?

As the technology improves, biometrics are likely to be used in more aspects of life.

• People have also forged fingerprints, although usually with someone's cooperation.

• If the program isn't careful enough, it might let an impostor through (a false accept).

• Systems might also link data for multiple features, like the face, ear, and gait.

• At some stores, buyers even "pay by touch." Fingerprint scans work like debit cards.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A