MasterCard pushes for commuter biometrics at public transit systems

Mastercard is working on biometric technologies for US public transit, allowing commuters to pay without cards or passes. Facial features, gait, and other biometric methods like wristbands and EEG are being explored for secure, cardless payments. Behavioral biometrics, such as phone handling, are also considered for authentication.

What is the primary goal of implementing biometric technologies in US public transit systems?

• To reduce the cost of public transportation

• To improve the environmental impact of public transit

• To increase the speed of public transit vehicles

• To allow commuters to pay without using cards or passes

Which biometric method is mentioned as being less vulnerable to hacking compared to password-based systems?

• Voice recognition

• Facial features and gait analysis

• Fingerprint scanning

• Retina scanning

What unique physical characteristic is NOT mentioned as a potential method for authentication?

• DNA sequencing

• Veins on the skin

• EEG signals

• Heartbeat patterns

Which of the following is NOT a biometric solution being explored by Mastercard?

• Voice modulation analysis

• Vein pattern recognition

• EEG for brainwave analysis

• Wristbands for heartbeat recognition

According to Ajay Bhalla, which of the following actions could be used for authentication?

• The way a person writes with a pen

• The way a person walks

• The way a person holds a phone

• The way a person types on a keyboard