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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What role does biometrics play in access control?
A
Authorization
B
Authenticity
C
Authentication
D
Accountability
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A biometric access control system is a digital entry system that controls physical access to a building or room using biometrics technologies. The system identifies individuals who should be allowed entry into a secure area using facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, palm recognition, and other methods.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Authentication.

Detailed explanation-3: -Advantages of biometric authentication High security and assurance – Biometric identification provides the answers to “something a person has and is” and helps verify identity. User Experience – Convenient and fast. Non-transferrable – Everyone has access to a unique set of biometrics.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main purpose of biometrics in these applications is to determine or verify someone’s identity in order to prevent unauthorized people from accessing protected resources.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biometric authentication refers to the security procedure that involves the use of unique biological characteristics of individuals such as retinas, irises, voices, facial characteristics, and fingerprints in order to verify people are who they claim to be.

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