Question

A computer equipped with fingerprint recognition software, which denies access to a computer to anyone whose fingerprint is not on file, identifies a person's fingerprint by analyzing not only the detailed structure of the fingerprint, but also such characteristics as the level of pressure upon which the finger placed on the scanner and the finger's skin tone. Even the most adept computer hackers cannot duplicate all the characteristics the software analyzes.
Which of the following can be logically concluded from the passage above?
A. Use of the recognition software is largely impractical due to the time it takes to record and analyze a fingerprint.
B. Computers equipped with the recognition software will soon be installed in most financial firms that deal with sensitive electronic information.
C. It is not possible for any top computer hacker to gain access to a computer equipped with the recognition software solely by virtue of skill in replicating the structure of fingerprints.
D. Fingerprint recognition software has taken many years and tremendous investment to develop and perfect.
E. The fingerprint recognition software is so sensitive that many authorized users are often denied legitimate access.

Answer 1

Answer: C. It is not possible for any top computer hacker to gain access to a computer equipped with the recognition software solely by virtue of skill in replicating the structure of fingerprints

Explanation:

Option A is incorrect. There's no information on the speed and analysis of the fingerprint.

Option B is incorrect. No information regarding computer installation was given in the passage.

Option C is correct. With the information, it can be concluded that it is impossible for a top hacker to have access to the protected computer.

Option D is Incorrect. Information regarding time and investment costs that were incurred during the software development wasn't given in the passage

Option E is Incorrect. The passage didn't give information on the errors that the software produced.