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What are the three performance measurements used in biometrics?<br>(Choose three)

The correct answer is A. Crossover error rate B. False rejection rate D. False acceptance rate. The three primary performance measurements in biometrics are the False Acceptance Rate (FAR), False Rejection Rate (FRR), and the Crossover Error Rate (CER), which balances FAR and FRR.

Submitted by javi_es· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

What are the three performance measurements used in biometrics?<br>(Choose three)

Options

  • ACrossover error rate
  • BFalse rejection rate
  • CPositive error rate
  • DFalse acceptance rate
  • ENegative error rate

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    88% (30)
  • C
    9% (3)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

The three primary performance measurements in biometrics are the False Acceptance Rate (FAR), False Rejection Rate (FRR), and the Crossover Error Rate (CER), which balances FAR and FRR.

ACrossover error rateCorrect

The Crossover Error Rate (CER) is a critical metric indicating the point where the False Acceptance Rate and False Rejection Rate are equal, providing a single overall performance indicator.

BFalse rejection rateCorrect

The False Rejection Rate (FRR) measures the likelihood that a legitimate user is incorrectly denied access by the biometric system.

CPositive error rate

'Positive error rate' is not a standard or commonly recognized performance measurement in biometric systems.

DFalse acceptance rateCorrect

The False Acceptance Rate (FAR) measures the likelihood that an unauthorized user is incorrectly granted access by the biometric system.

ENegative error rate

'Negative error rate' is not a standard or commonly recognized performance measurement in biometric systems.

Concept tested: Biometric performance metrics (FAR, FRR, CER)

Topics

#Biometrics#Error rates#False Acceptance Rate#False Rejection Rate

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