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CISA · Question #525

Which of the following is stored during enrollment in a biometric access control system using fingerprints for identification?

The correct answer is D. Characteristic points of the fingerprint lines pattern. During biometric enrollment, the system stores a digital template based on unique characteristic points (minutiae) of the fingerprint lines pattern - such as ridge endings and bifurcations - rather than a full image. This enhances security and privacy while enabling accurate…

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Protection of Information Assets

Question

Which of the following is stored during enrollment in a biometric access control system using fingerprints for identification?

Options

  • AA high-resolution photo of the fingerprint
  • BFinger vein pattern information
  • CSize and geometric information about the fingerprint shape
  • DCharacteristic points of the fingerprint lines pattern

How the community answered

(58 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    88% (51)

Explanation

During biometric enrollment, the system stores a digital template based on unique characteristic points (minutiae) of the fingerprint lines pattern - such as ridge endings and bifurcations - rather than a full image. This enhances security and privacy while enabling accurate identification.

Topics

#Biometric Systems#Access Control#Fingerprint Technology#Biometric Templates

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