"The Biometric Body"

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What is DNA and why is it considered the 'ultimate biometric'?

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DNA is a unique genetic code for each individual, making it nearly impossible to steal someone's identity.

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What does it mean to 'masquerade'?

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To masquerade means to be sneaky and deceitful, pretending to be someone or something else.

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What type of article is 'The Biometric Body'?

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'The Biometric Body' is an informational article.

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What is a voiceprint?

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A voiceprint is a biometric measurement that identifies a person based on their unique voice characteristics.

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What is the author's conclusion about biometrics?

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The author concludes that biometrics can make life much easier in many cases.

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Define biometrics.

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Biometrics refers to the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics.

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What are some common types of biometric identification?

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Common types include fingerprinting, facial recognition, iris scanning, and voice recognition.

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How does fingerprinting work as a biometric method?

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Fingerprinting works by analyzing the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on an individual's fingertips.

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What is gait recognition?

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Gait recognition is a biometric method that identifies individuals based on their walking patterns.

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Why is biometric data considered more secure than traditional passwords?

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Biometric data is unique to each individual and cannot be easily replicated or stolen like passwords.