Biometrics are Not Better/Rhetorical vs. Logical

What is the author's main argument against the use of biometrics for security protection?

• Biometrics are too expensive for most users.

• Biometrics have unexpected vulnerabilities that outweigh their potential gains.

• Biometrics are not as modern as they seem.

• Biometrics are difficult to implement in technology.

Which of the following is an example of biometric data mentioned in the text?

• Passwords

• Fingerprints

• Security questions

• PIN codes

Identify the claim made by the author regarding the reliability of biometrics.

• Biometrics are completely reliable and foolproof.

• Biometrics can be unreliable due to changes in body measurements.

• Biometrics are the only secure method available.

• Biometrics are more reliable than passwords.

How does the author use evidence to support the argument that biometrics can be bypassed by determined crooks?

• By stating that biometrics are too complex to be understood by criminals.

• By providing examples of how fingerprints can be replicated using household materials.

• By explaining that biometrics are only used by a small number of people.

• By suggesting that biometrics are not widely used in technology.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Who is the intended audience for the author's message about the potential risks of biometric technology?

• Technology developers

• General consumers and users of biometric technology

• Government officials

• Security experts

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is one potential disadvantage of biometrics mentioned in the text?

• Biometrics are too difficult to use.

• Biometrics can lead to a loss of privacy.

• Biometrics are not accepted by any devices.

• Biometrics are too new to be trusted.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

According to the text, why might biometrics be considered a threat to personal freedom?

• They are too expensive for most people.

• They can be used to easily identify individuals without their consent.

• They are not widely available.

• They require constant updates and maintenance.

What type of evidence does the author use to argue that biometrics can be unreliable?

• Statistical data on biometric usage

• Examples of situations where biometrics fail, such as voice recognition during a cold

• Historical examples of biometric failures

• Expert opinions on biometric technology

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the author's purpose in writing about the potential risks of biometric technology?

• To promote the use of biometrics in all devices

• To warn readers about the potential risks and encourage caution

• To explain how biometrics work

• To provide a history of biometric technology

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following statements best identifies the author's claim about the security of biometric data compared to passwords?

• Biometric data is easier to change than passwords.

• Biometric data is more secure than passwords.

• Biometric data poses a greater risk if stolen because it cannot be changed like passwords.

• Biometric data is less secure than passwords.