Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the
reading.
1. ____ Biometric identification is brand new.
2. ____ Physiological biometrics can identify people by the way they type.
3. ____ It is difficult to mimic the way a person speaks.
4. ____ Biometric identification can be used to verify identity.
B
Choose the best answer according to the reading.
1. All of the following are examples of physiological biometrics EXCEPT
a.
Fingerprints
b.
Voices
c. Faces
d. Palms
2. Why is biometric identification important for governments?
a.
To improve security
b.
To abuse individuals
c.
To attack other countries
d.
To buy and sell stocks
3. What is identity verification?
a. Using a signature as a guarantee
b. Discovering who a fingerprint belongs to
c. Watching how a person behaves
d. Making sure people are who they claim to be
C
For the next two questions, look for the answers in the book and write
them on the lines provided.
1. Why are biometric identifiers better than personal identification numbers?
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2. What are two potential uses of biometric identification?
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