Official Explanation
It can be inferred from the passage that the author would agree with which of the following statements?
Explanation
Choice B is supported by the author ’s statements in the second paragraph that there are obvious associations and connections between biometrics and criminality. Choice C is supported by the author ’s statements in the beginning of the second paragraph, since both refer to a public preference, which indicates that public perception is an important consideration.
Answer: B and C
Select the sentence in the passage in which the author expresses skepticism about a term.
Explanation
By surrounding the term “known criminals” with quotation marks, the author is implying that the conventional use of this term may be either invalid or based on questionable evidence.
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