Biometrics Are Not Better

1.

Multiple Choice

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The author focuses on which of the following uses of biometrics in “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

security protection

the filming of movies

the production of energy

mathematical problem-solving

2.

Multiple Select

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. In “Biometrics Are Not Better,” the author states, “Everyone is jumping on the biometrics bandwagon because of the perceived advantages.” Which of the following is given as examples of perceived advantages? Choose two choices.

They are inexpensive.

They do not change over time.

They work well in dim lighting.

They are easier to use than passwords.

They use an individual’s unique features.

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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According to “Biometrics Are Not Better,” 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

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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.

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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According to “Biometrics Are Not Better,” 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

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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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

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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.

8.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Which word is closest in meaning to the word vulnerabilities?

threats

mistakes

securities

weaknesses

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How does the following passage from “Biometrics Are Not Better” work to affect the reader?

However, almost any technology can be bypassed 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.

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the most likely reason why the author chose to use the feeling of fear in “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

to show that biometric technology is usually safe

to show how everyone is vulnerable to the problems with biometrics

to show how exciting a future filled with biometric technology can be

to show the advantages and disadvantages of using biometric technology

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the controlling idea of “Biometrics Are Not Better”?

Many 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.

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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Which sentence from “Biometrics Are Not Better” most clearly supports the idea that biometrics have many problems?

One research group estimates that about 650 million smart phones used biometrics in 2015.

Users love the fact that the use of biometrics puts an end to confusing passwords.

Using these new scanners can make you feel like you’re living in a science fiction movie.

We should be very cautious before giving in to this new technology.

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