CBP Study Guide 2026
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✍️ Sample CBP Questions & Answers
1. What is a key requirement for biometric data compliance under GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires obtaining explicit user consent before collecting and processing biometric data.
2. What is the purpose of biometric data hashing?
Hashing biometric data converts it into a fixed-length value that cannot be reversed, improving security and reducing privacy risks.
3. What is the primary advantage of iris recognition compared to other biometric methods?
Iris recognition provides high accuracy and is less prone to spoofing due to the complexity of iris patterns.
4. Which NIST standard specifies the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and biometric requirements for US federal employees?
FIPS 201 (Federal Information Processing Standard 201) specifies the PIV system, including biometric requirements for US federal employees.
5. In biometric evaluation, what is an 'operational evaluation'?
An operational evaluation tests a biometric system in its actual deployment environment with real users under live conditions.
6. What does the term 'BIR' stand for in the context of CBEFF (ISO/IEC 19785)?
BIR stands for Biometric Information Record, the data structure defined by CBEFF that contains biometric data along with associated metadata.
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