Face ID, Touch ID, passcodes, and passwords

Question 1

When Face ID with a mask is enabled on an iPhone, it is no longer required to input a device passcode for the next ____ hours

Answer 1

6.5

Successful Face ID match attempt (with or without a mask), Device passcode validation, or Device unlock with Apple Watch extends the period an additional 6.5 hours when performed.

Question 2

How many unsuccessful biometric match attempts can you do before a device passcode or password is required?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

Other than updating software, erasing the device, viewing passcode/security related settings, or installing configuration profiles,

A passcode or password is also required if the device is in which specific states?

Answer 3

• The device has just been turned on or restarted.
• The user has logged out of their Mac account (or hasn’t yet logged in).
• The user hasn’t unlocked their device for more than 48 hours.
• The user hasn’t used their passcode or password to unlock their device for 156 hours (six and a half days), and the user hasn’t used a biometric to unlock their device in 4 hours.
• The device has received a remote lock command.
• The user exited power off/Emergency SOS by pressing and holding either volume button and the Sleep/Wake button simultaneously for 2 seconds and then pressing Cancel.
• There were five unsuccessful biometric match attempts (though for usability, the device might offer entering a passcode or password instead of using biometrics after a smaller number of failures).

Question 4

The probability of a false match for Face ID is possible for twins or siblings who look like the user

A. True
B. False

Answer 4

A. True

The probability is further increased in these two cases when Face ID with a mask is used. If a user is concerned about a false match, Apple recommends using a passcode to authenticate

Question 5

If your Face ID isn’t working, what’s the first thing you should do?

Answer 5

Update your iPhone/iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS

Question 6

Where can you setup your Face ID settings?

Answer 6

Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set up Face ID

Question 7

Face ID works best when your iPhone or iPad is approximately ____ inches from your face

Answer 7

10 to 20

Question 8

You can’t use Face ID in landscape mode while wearing a mask

A. True
B. False

Answer 8

A. True

Question 9

If you have an appearance that can look vastly different, you can set up an alternate appearance so Face ID still recognizes you

A. True
B. False

Answer 9

A. True

Question 10

How do you set up an additional appearance for Face ID to recognize?

Answer 10

Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate Appearance, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Question 11

How do you turn off Face ID?

Answer 11

Settings > Face ID & Passcode.

Do one of the following:

• Turn off Face ID for specific items only: Turn off one or more of the options.
• Turn off Face ID for face masks: Turn off Face ID with a Mask.
• Turn off Face ID: Tap Reset Face ID.

Question 12

How can you temporarily disable Face ID on your iPhone?

Answer 12

1. Press and hold the side button and either volume button for 2 seconds.
2. After the sliders appear, press the side button to immediately lock iPhone.

The next time you unlock iPhone with your passcode, Face ID is enabled again.

Question 13

If your device is lost or stolen, you can prevent Face ID from being used to unlock your device with Find My iPhone Lost Mode

A. True
B. False

Answer 13

A. True

Question 14

Which iPhone models support Face ID?

Answer 14

iPhone Xr and newer

Question 15

Face ID is most accurate when it’s set up for full-face recognition only

A. True
B. False

Answer 15

A. True