Question

First Read: Comprehension
Identify the choice that best answers the question.

Why should the physical features used for biometrics be distinctive, according to “The Biometric Body”?
A. because the results should link to one and only one person
B. because features that are not distinctive are difficult to measure
C. because computer algorithms must convert the raw images into data
D. because biometrics need to measure features that can be recognized quickly

Answer 1

A. because the results should link to one and only one person

Distinctive features ensure a biometric can reliably identify or verify a single individual rather than matching many people.