Biometrics Are Not Better

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? Choose two options.

• They are inexpensive.

• They do not change over time.

• They work well in dim lighting.

• They are easier to use than passwords.

• They use an individual's unique features.

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 smart phones they are increasingly being used to unlock. Thieves can transfer those fingerprints to molds and create models using household materials.

• It makes the reader feel calm.

• It makes the reader feel excited.

• It gives the reader something to fear.

• 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”?

• a. to show that biometric technology is usually safe

• b. to show how everyone is vulnerable to the problems with biometrics

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

• d. to show the advantages and disadvantages of using biometric technology

According to "Biometrics Are Not Better," biometrics could cause an individual to lose which of the following rights?

• the right to vote

• the right to privacy

• the right to free speech

• the right to own property

Which word is closest in meaning to the word vulnerabilities?

• threats

• mistakes

• securities

• weaknesses

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

• because people still use passwords

• because body measurements can change

• because the technology is not very good yet

• because people do not understand how to use them

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

• security protection

• the filming of movies

• the production of energy

• mathematical problem-solving

Which of these is the best example of breaches?

• lights unexpectedly turned on

• spring flowers blooming suddenly

• holes left in windows shattered by hailstones

• strong wind gusts blowing people's hats off their heads

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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