IS4560 T&D CH 4

Question 1

• A mechanism that authenticates an individual through the use of physical traits such as fingerprints, facial recognition, voiceprints, or other distinguishing characteristics.

Answer 1

Biometrics……

Question 2

• Short-range wireless technology used to support communication between devices such as cell phones, PDAs, laptops, and other types of devices.
  An open standard designed to support personal area networking (PAN) environments.

Answer 2

Bluetooth

Question 3

• A physical barrier that can take the form of heavy steel or concrete posts or subtle structures such as brick and concrete flowerbeds that are designed to prevent ramming attacks from motor vehicles.

Answer 3

Bollard

Question 4

• A metric used to describe the probability that a biometric system will incorrectly accept an unauthorized user.

Answer 4

False acceptance rate (FAR)

Question 5

• A metric used to describe the probability that a biometric system will incorrectly reject an authorized user

Answer 5

False rejection rate (FRR)

Question 6

• A mechanical or electronic device designed to secure, hold, or close items operated by a key, combination, or keycard. Locks tend to be the most widely used security device.

Answer 6

Lock

Question 7

• A one-way gate or access control mechanism used to limit traffic and control the flow of people.
  HINT: Commonly observed in locations such as subways and amusement parks.

Answer 7

Turnstile