Biometrics

6.5G. Use The Biometric Body to answer this question.

The details in the graphic on pages 262-263 support the key idea that --

• Biometric technology can be used on smartphones, computers, and even in public places, like airports and schools.

• Various parts of the body can help identify individuals.

• The use of biometrics has become very popular with law enforcement.

• Facial recognition, fingerprinting, and DNA analysis are some of the most common forms of biometric technology.

8Diii. Use The Biometric Body to answer this question.

The author organized paragraphs 1through 3 by --

• Describing the usefulness of biometrics in protecting consumers

• Identifying different vacation spots that use biometrics

• Explaining the science behind fingerprinting for tickets

• Highlighting the pros and cons of the Ticket Tag system at Disney

9C. Use The Biometric Body to answer this Question -

The text and graphic titled “Biometrics from Head to Toe” help the reader to understand --

• The different ways scientists use parts of the body to identify humans

• Biometrics can be used to replace the need for passwords

• The connectedness of each part in biometric systems

• Biometric systems are not perfect but they work.

8D. Use The Biometric Body to answer this question.

How does the author of this article help the reader gain background knowledge? Use text evidence to support your response.

8Diii. Use Biometrics Are Not Better to answer this question.

The organizational pattern of the essay develops the author’s viewpoint by --

• Presenting facts about the security breaches of biometric technology.

• Comparing the similarities and differences in biometric sensors and body measurements.

• Describing the positive and negative sides of biometric technology.

• Relating the sequence of events that have occurred since biometrics became popular.

6D. Use Biometrics Are Not Better to answer this question.

Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact biometric technology has had on society?

• Biometrics have prevented government headquarters from being hacked.

• Biometrics were developed to ensure the fundamental freedoms of individuals.

• Biometrics are one of the most common ways for individuals to identify themselves on mobile devices or online.

• Biometrics used for smartphones is predicted to increase to 2 billion by 2020.

9A. Use Biometrics Are Not Better to answer this question.

The author includes paragraph 7 most likely to show --

• How biometric security is reliable and trustworthy

• Why biometric data is not as safe as one might think

• Why biometric data impedes constitutional rights

• How biometric is and easy target for hackers

8E. Use Biometrics Are Not Better to answer this question.

In paragraph 4, the author includes specific information about Jan “Starbug” Krissler in order to --

• Offer a vivid picture of what biometric security looks like

• Give a thorough explanation of a serious security breach

• Add a sense of assurance for those looking at biometric security

• Provide scientific reasons for the using iris scanners