Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are important elements for which of the following?

The correct answer is B. Acceptability of biometrics systems. Acceptability refers to how willing users are to adopt and use a biometric system, which directly depends on whether the system feels invasive, uncomfortable, or threatening to privacy - if users find it creepy or physically intrusive, they simply won't accept it. Accountability

Submitted by noor.lb· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

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Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are important elements for which of the following?

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AAccountability of biometrics systems
BAcceptability of biometrics systems
CAvailability of biometrics systems
DAdaptability of biometrics systems

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(49 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
90% (44)
C
2% (1)
D
6% (3)

Explanation

Acceptability refers to how willing users are to adopt and use a biometric system, which directly depends on whether the system feels invasive, uncomfortable, or threatening to privacy - if users find it creepy or physically intrusive, they simply won't accept it.

Accountability (A) concerns audit trails, logging, and who is responsible for system actions - not user comfort. Availability (C) refers to system uptime and accessibility, a purely technical concern. Adaptability (D) describes how well a system adjusts to environmental changes or varying user characteristics over time.

Memory tip: Think "Would I accept this scanner on my body?" - Acceptability is the human/social dimension of biometrics, covering privacy concerns and the user experience of enrollment and verification. The other three "A's" are all technical or operational properties of the system itself.

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#Biometrics#User acceptance#Privacy considerations#Access control implementation

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