(Part A) 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.

(Part B) Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

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

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.

How does classification organize a text?

It breaks a large topic into smaller, related subtopics.

It defines a term, then gives several examples.

It states a problem, then suggests a reasonable solution.

It retells events in the order in which they occurred.

Which choice is the best description of the terms controlling idea and organizational patterns?

The controlling idea is the thesis of a text and the organizational pattern forms the structure of the text.

The controlling idea describes the advantages of a topic, and the organizational pattern describes the disadvantages of the topic.

The controlling idea describes the disadvantages of a topic, and the organizational pattern describes the advantages of the topic.

The controlling idea is the structure of a text, and the organizational pattern forms the thesis of the text.

When authors make a claim, what are they doing?

presenting an idea or their own position that they then will defend

describing how and why they came to believe in their idea

providing reasons and information to support their idea

using a certain kind of text structure to make their idea clear

In “Biometrics Are Not Better,” Reuben Lorre uses an advantage / disadvantage organizational pattern. His focus is on disadvantages. Which of the following best explains why he also refers to advantages?

He wants to provide enough information to prove his point without a doubt.

He is concerned that the disadvantages of biometrics are difficult to prove.

He wants to presents both sides of the argument in an attempt to mislead his audience.

He wants to show his audience that he cannot find strong reasons to support any of the advantages of biometrics.

In “Biometrics Are Not Better,” the author states, “Everyone is jumping on the biometrics bandwagon because of the perceived advantages.” Which of the following are given as examples of perceived advantages?

They are easier to use than passwords. They use an individual's unique features.

They work well in dim lighting.

According to “Biometrics Are Not Better,” why can biometrics sometimes be unreliable?

because body measurements can change

because people still use passwords

because the technology is not very good yet

because people do not understand how to use them

Which of the following sentences from “Biometrics Are Not Better” best explains why biometric data theft poses a serious risk?

You can't replace your fingerprints, your eyes, or any of your biometric data.

Promoters also emphasize that biometrics cannot be stolen as easily as passwords.

If your password is hacked, you can easily change it.

Nothing could be easier than swiping your finger or blinking your eyes.

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of bypassed?

I really wanted to eat pizza, but I thought the sandwich was a better option.

Sarah needed to talk to her sister, so she rode ahead to catch up to her.

The trail ahead was muddy, so I turned back and chose another path home.

Zach flipped through the movie list, but it took ten minutes to find a good one.

(Part A) How does the following passage from “Biometrics Are Not Better” work to affect the reader? However, almost any technology can be bypassed by determined crooks. For example, we leave our fingerprints everywhere: on tables, mirrors, cars, and the very smartphones they are increasingly being used to unlock. Thieves can transfer those fingerprints to molds and create models using household materials.

It gives the reader something to fear.

It makes the reader feel excited.

It gives the reader something to hope for.

(Part B) What is the most likely reason why the author chose to include this passage in “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

to show how everyone is vulnerable to the problems with biometrics

to show that biometric technology is usually safe

to show how exciting a future filled with biometric technology can be

to show the advantages and disadvantages of using biometric technology

(Part A) What is the controlling idea of “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

The security risks of biometrics outweigh the benefits.

Many devices now use biometric technology.

More research is needed to determine the benefits of biometrics.

Older technologies are less reliable and harder to use than biometrics are.

(Part B) Which sentence from “Biometrics Are Not Better” most clearly supports the answer to Part A?

We should be very cautious before giving in to this new technology.

One research group estimates that about 650 million smartphones used biometrics in 2015.

Users love the fact that the use of biometrics puts an end to confusing passwords.

Using these new scanners can make you feel like you're living in a science fiction movie.

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The author concludes "The Biometric Body" with the following paragraph:
And at Heathrow Airport, James Wayman says, “I don’t 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 as 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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Unit Test Review

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Why should the physical features used for biometrics be distinctive, according to “The Biometric Body”?

According to “The Biometric Body,” what is one reason DNA would be “the ultimate biometric”?

According to “The Biometric Body,” what do gait recognition systems analyze?

Which of these can affect the results of biometrics systems, according to “The Biometric Body”?

Which of these is an example of someone committing fraud?

(Part A) Based on the information in “The Biometric Body,” which of these conclusions would the author most agree with?

(Part B) Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

The author focuses on which of the following uses of biometrics in “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

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(Part A)
Based on the information in “The Biometric Body,” which of these conclusions would the author most agree with?

(Part B)
Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?