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SSCP · Question #133

Which of the following biometric parameters are better suited for authentication use over a long period of time?

The correct answer is A. Iris pattern. The iris pattern is considered lifelong. Unique features of the iris are: freckles, rings, rifts, pits, striations, fibers, filaments, furrows, vasculature and coronas. Voice, signature and retina patterns are more likely to change over time, thus are not as suitable for…

Submitted by thandi_sa· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

Which of the following biometric parameters are better suited for authentication use over a long period of time?

Options

  • AIris pattern
  • BVoice pattern
  • CSignature dynamics
  • DRetina pattern

How the community answered

(18 responses)
  • A
    89% (16)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    6% (1)

Explanation

The iris pattern is considered lifelong. Unique features of the iris are: freckles, rings, rifts, pits, striations, fibers, filaments, furrows, vasculature and coronas. Voice, signature and retina patterns are more likely to change over time, thus are not as suitable for authentication over a long period of time without needing re-enrollment.

Topics

#Biometrics#Authentication#Biometric characteristics#Iris scan

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