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Question #: 143
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following statements pertaining to biometrics is false?

  • A. Increased system sensitivity can cause a higher false rejection rate
  • B. The crossover error rate is the point at which false rejection rate equals the false acceptance rate.
  • C. False acceptance rate is also known as Type II error.
  • D. Biometrics are based on the Type 2 authentication mechanism.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
Authentication is based on three factor types: type 1 is something you know, type 2 is something you have and type 3 is something you are. Biometrics are based on the Type 3 authentication mechanism.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 2:
Access control systems (page 37).
by Rixster at Aug. 30, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

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Rixster
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Selected Answer: D
D. By elimination its D. Everything else is true.
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