A method of identifying individuals based on biological properties; The technology must scan the body part and compare and try to match the information to data previously stored in the database.
2- list and explain a use of a biometrics system in each area of impact
a) Business and Empoyment: Banks would use iris scanning technology so that only employees can access financial accounts and the office. Retailers also allow customers to pay for thie items using fingerprint scanners.
b) Education
c) Health: DNA recognition can be used to tell individuals apart based on DNA samples.
d) Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure: Regarding travel, airports will be using iris scanners when checking in [eople for flights.
e) Science and Enviroment
f) Politics and Government: Law enforcement uses DNA recognition to accurately find and identify criminals.
3- Explain how one type of biometric system works.
Iris recognition scans the iris and compares the scan to a database of iris patterns to math up the iris scan to data connected to it. FIngerprint scans work in the sane manner, the finger is scanned and the image is compared to other fingerprints in the database to math the print with data.
4- who approves/disapproves of the use of biometrics?
Companies and organizations concerned about security think biometric systems would be most secure and accurate and wish to adopt them in their systems. It is also effiecnet when it comes to certian processes and accurate in identifying people. COnsumers, howver, are suspicious that the government and any company using biometrics willa buse the information they are given from it
5- explain 3 concerns regarding the use of the biometrics system.
a) Security: corporations may abuse biometrics and use the information for personal needs.
b) Crime: People who want to access things that involve biometric security may startt o steal body parts and such to access the area.
6- explain 3 advantages to using the biometrics system.
a)Security: It can keep restricted offices and areas open to authorized personel only, so that others can't enter easily.
b) Accuracy: It is easier to identify people, because biological properties are unique to every individual, they can't be changed or forged in any way.
c) Less Chance of misidentification or identity theft: People's identities would be more secure.
7- what is the benefit of using biometrics as shown in the last clip?
It can be used by advertisers to recognize the consumer and advertise to their needs, calling them by name to make it more personal and appealing. it can help advertising agencies and businesses sell their products.
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