The Biometric Body

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6th - 8th Grade
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ARIELLE MORENO
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
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.
What is most likely the author's reason for concluding the article in this way? Consider the rest of the article as you answer.
a. The author wants to trick readers into ignoring the problems with biometrics systems.
b. The author wants to show readers that biometrics systems work perfecty and have improved people's lives.
c. The author wants to remind readers that biometrics systmems may be useful only in limited areas such as arirport security.
d. 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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
According to "The Biometric Body," what is one potential benefit of using biometric fingerprint scanners at amusement parks?
to count ticket sales
to prevent ticket fraud
to distinguish ticket types
to sell tickets more quickly
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.W.6.9A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
According to "The Biometric Body," what do gait recognition systems analyze?
how people walk
how people smell
how people speak
how people behave
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
Which of these is an example of something that might be forged?
a signature
a password
a newspaper
a definition
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
According to "The Biometric Body," what is one reason DNA would be "the ultimate biometric"?
It would be easily and inexpensively implemented.
It would take advantage of a physical feature that is always changing.
It would make it difficult for someone to pretend to be someone else.
It would reveal private information about a person's family and health history.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these can affect the results of biometrics systems, according to "The Biometric Body"?
aging
blinking
thinking
swallowing
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CCSS.RI.6.1
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