Face Recognition Quiz

Which of the following is not a use of facial recognition?

• controlling access to buildings
• identifying people with criminal backgrounds
• monitoring changes in a person during medical treatment
• identifying sports players during games

How does facial recognition work?

• A computer measures the distances between facial features.
• A sensor analyzes pheromone levels.
• A computer measures blood flow in the face.
• A satellite matches facial features to behavior patterns.

Is facial recognition legal?

• yes
• only in public places
• only with the consent of those involved
• no

We do not have a legal right to privacy in the facial features we show in public.

• true
• false

What are nodal points?

• specific features of the face
• unique marks on a face, such as scars
•  locations of lymph nodes in the body
• areas where blood vessels join

Approximately how many nodal points do most people have?

• 50
• 75
• 80
• 100

Which of the following would not be a feature that a facial recognition software measures?

• depth of eye sockets
• shape of cheekbones
• distance between eyes
• neck length

Under controlled conditions, identifying someone with facial recognition is approximately as accurate as identifying someone with their fingerprint.

•  true
•  false