The Biometric Body

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What is considered 'the ultimate biometric' according to 'The Biometric Body'?

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DNA is considered 'the ultimate biometric' because it makes it difficult for someone to pretend to be someone else.

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Why should physical features used for biometrics be distinctive?

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Physical features should be distinctive so that the results link to one and only one person.

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What is one potential benefit of using biometric fingerprint scanners at amusement parks?

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One potential benefit is to prevent ticket fraud.

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What do gait recognition systems analyze?

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Gait recognition systems analyze how people walk.

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What factor can affect the results of biometric systems?

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Aging can affect the results of biometric systems.

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What are biometrics?

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Biometrics are measurable physical characteristics that can be used to identify individuals.

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Name three common types of biometric systems.

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Common types of biometric systems include fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and iris recognition.

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What is the primary purpose of biometric authentication?

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The primary purpose of biometric authentication is to verify an individual's identity.

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How does fingerprint recognition work?

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Fingerprint recognition works by analyzing the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on an individual's fingertip.

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What is the significance of using unique identifiers in biometrics?

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Unique identifiers ensure that biometric data is specific to one individual, reducing the chances of false matches.