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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the most common type of biometrics password used on devices?
A
Lie detectors that measure pulse rate
B
Fingerprint scanners and readers
C
Iris and retinal scanners
D
Voice and face recognition scanners
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fingerprints. It’s well-known that every person has unique fingerprints. Fingerprints have been used to identify people since long before the digital age, so it’s a logical choice for biometrics. Fingerprint identification is cheap, affordable and typically extremely accurate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fingerprinting is the most common biometrics technology and mainly uses four types of sensors – optical, capacitive, ultrasonic, and thermal. Biometric devices are of two types – identification and authentication devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biometrics and passwords are both designed to authenticate your identity and provide access to an account or device. Whereas a password is a phrase you enter upon login, biometrics systems use something unique to your person, such as fingerprints, voice characteristics or retina patterns to identify you.

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