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- 1. Multiple Choice
What do the passages "The Biometric Body" and "Biometrics Are Not Better" have in common?
Both selections are mainly informational texts.
Both selections are mainly argumentative texts.
Both selections address the topic of biometrics.
Both selections express the author's deep feelings.
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to “The Biometric Body,” what is one potential benefit of using biometric fingerprint scanners at amusement parks?
to count ticket sales
to prevent ticket fraud
to distinguish ticket types
to sell tickets more quickly
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why should the physical features used for biometrics be distinctive, according to “The Biometric Body”?
because the results should link to one and only one person
because features that are not distinctive are difficult to measure
because computer algorithms must convert the raw images into data
because biometrics need to measure features that can be recognized quickly
- 4. Multiple Choice
According to “The Biometric Body,” what is one reason DNA would be “the ultimate biometric”?
It would be easily and inexpensively implemented.
It would take advantage of a physical feature that is always changing.
It would make it difficult for someone to pretend to be someone else.
It would reveal private information about a person’s family and health history.
- 5. Multiple Choice
According to “The Biometric Body,” what do gait recognition systems analyze?
how people walk
how people smell
how people speak
how people behave
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these can affect the results of biometrics systems, according to “The Biometric Body”?
aging
blinking
thinking
swallowing
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an example of someone committing fraud?
someone who steals money from a store cash register
someone who uses a false identity to get a credit card
someone who asks another person for money or food
someone who spreads rumors about another person
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an example of something that might be forged?
a signature
a password
a newspaper
a definition
- 9. Multiple Choice
The author concludes “The Biometric Body” with the following paragraph:
And at Heathrow Airport, James Wayman says, “I don’t wait in line.” A machine scans his iris, and a printed slip welcomes him to the United Kingdom.
What is most likely the author’s reason for concluding the article in this way? Consider the rest of the article as your answer.
The author wants to trick readers into ignoring the problems with biometrics systems.
The author wants to show readers that biometrics systems work perfectly and have improved people’s lives.
The author wants to remind readers that biometrics systems may be useful only in limited areas such as airport security.
The author wants to leave readers feeling that biometrics systems have a hopeful future and have already started making life better.
- 10. Multiple Choice
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
- 11. Multiple Choice
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 an example of a perceived advantage?
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.
- 12. Multiple Choice
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
- 13. Multiple Choice
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.
- 14. Multiple Choice
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.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which word is closest in meaning to the word vulnerabilities?
threats
mistakes
securities
weaknesses
- 16. Multiple Choice
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A - 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.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Part B - What is the most likely reason why the author chose to include this passage 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
- 18. Multiple Choice
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then
Part B.
Part A - What is the central 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.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Part B - Which sentence from “Biometrics Are Not Better” most clearly supports the answer to Part A?
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.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Read the passages from the two texts.
"The Biometric Body"
Variability is another problem. Your face's appearance changes with your mood, lighting, the seasons, and so on.
"Biometrics Are Not Better"
Many body measurements change over time or in specific situations. Fingerprints aren't useful if you cut yourself and need to wear a bandage.
Which answer choice BEST states a similarity between the two?
Both passages explain how biometric systems work.
Both passages explain why biometrics are very reliable.
Both passages highlight ways that biometric systems may be unreliable.
Both passages describe an advantage to biometrics.
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