Biometric systems authenticate people by measuring physical or behavioral traits. Physiological biometrics include fingerprints, facial geometry, iris and retina patterns, palm and hand geometry, and vein patterns. Behavioral biometrics include voice, signature dynamics and keystroke dynamics. Because no two measurements of the same person are ever exactly identical, biometric systems must decide how close is close enough, and that decision creates errors the exam expects you to understand.
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