Biometrics Quiz

What does the word 'biometrics' mean?

• To measure life

• To measure body parts

• To identify a person

• To digitize electronic data

What part of the body is scanned for entry into Walt Disney World?

• Eyes

• Fingertips

• Face

• Voice

Which of the following is NOT a biometric feature used for identification?

• Handprint

• Ear shape

• Retina scan

• Hair color

How do biometric systems recognize a person's face?

• By analyzing the intensities of light over the face

• By measuring the locations of facial features

• By scanning the irises of the eyes

• By capturing 3D images of the face

What is the advantage of using ear scans for biometric identification?

• Ears can't be hidden by hair

• Ears remain the same over life

• Ears provide stable images

• All of the above

Which biometric feature is considered the 'ultimate biometric'?

• Handprint

• Retina scan

• DNA

• Voiceprint

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What is the main drawback of using DNA as a biometric?

• It is difficult to disguise or hide DNA

• It can reveal private information

• Current technology doesn't have fast DNA analysis

• All of the above

What do fingerprint identification systems analyze?

• Patterns in the lines on the fingertips

• Patterns in the iris of the eye

• Patterns in the shape of the ear

• Patterns in the hand and finger lengths

Which biometric feature is used in speaker recognition systems?

• Handprint

• Retina scan

• Voiceprint

• Fingerprint

What is the purpose of gait recognition systems?

• To analyze how people walk

• To measure the direction of strokes in a signature

• To scan the retina at the back of the eye

• To capture 3D images of the face