Biometric Body

Which TWO sentences from the article best support the answers to Part A?

• "Fingerprints probably represent the best-known example of a feature useful in biometrics." (Paragraph 5)

• "Any feature of the body with a unique shape, size, texture or pattern … potentially can be used to identify someone." (Paragraph 5)

• "It can be hard to get a good print from people who have worn down the skin on their fingers after years of working with rough materials, such as brick or stone." (Paragraph 32)

• "Health officials tap into this file, using the fingerprint scanner, to accurately identify which children still need vaccinating…" (Paragraph 40)

• "Using biometrics to keep kids healthy, log onto electronic devices and catch criminals are important applications." (Paragraph 42)

What is the purpose of biometrics?

• To analyze genetic information

• To track time and attendance

• To measure the environment

• To identify individuals based on their body and behavior

The two groups of biometrics include ______ biometrics, which identify physical body parts such as fingerprints, iris, and facial scans; and ______ biometrics, which identify more variable traits such as handwriting, voice, and gait.

• Scanning

  Moving

• Physiological

  behavioral

• behavioral

  physical

• touch

  sight

What is the primary purpose of biometric systems?

• To analyze genetic information

• To track time and attendance

• To measure the environment

• To identify individuals based on their body and behavior

Which of the following is an example of physiological biometrics?

• Voice recognition

• Handwriting analysis

• Fingerprint scanning

• Gait analysis

What is a common application of biometric technology in security?

• Measuring air quality

• Identifying individuals at border control

• Tracking weather patterns

• Analyzing soil composition

Which biometric feature is considered the most unique to an individual?

• Voice

• Fingerprint

• Height

• Weight

What is the main advantage of using biometric systems over traditional identification methods?

• Lower cost

• Higher accuracy

• Easier to implement

• More environmentally friendly

Which of the following is a challenge associated with biometric systems?

• High accuracy

• Data privacy concerns

• Ease of use

• Low cost

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

In biometric systems, what does the term 'enrollment' refer to?

• The process of capturing a biometric sample for the first time

• The act of verifying a person's identity

• The deletion of a biometric record

• The updating of a biometric template