Biometrics Are Not Better

The author focuses on which of the following uses of biometrics in the story?

• security protextion

• the filming of movies

• the production of energy

• mathematical problem-solving

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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?

• They are inexpensive and they do not change over time.

• They work well in dim light.

• They are easier to use than passwords and they use an individual's unique features.

• They allow you to use your nose.

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According to the story, 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

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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.

According to the story, 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 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

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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.

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Which word is closest in meaning to the word vulnerabilities?

• threats

• mistakes

• securities

• weaknesses

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How does the following passage from the story work to affect the reader?

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"However, almost any technology can be bypasses 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.

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What is the central idea of "Biometrics Are Not Better?"

• Mny devices now use biometric technology

• The security risks of biometrics outweigh the benefits.

• More research is needed to determine the benefits of biometrics.

• Older technologies are less reliable and harder to use than biometrics are.

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