1.1 Introduction
The incorporation of biometric technologies can be as simple as using a single biometric. However, a single biometric measure is always subject to security breaches, if not properly attended and administered. This naturally includes security passwords, fingerprints, and signatures, all of which can be spoofed when applied in a non-properly attended environment. This is significantly alleviated and system security enhanced with the proper application of combined simple biometric measures. The application of combined weak biometrics leads to systems that are less complex and more robust in terms of the security levels attained. In a manual, paper-based election, the electorates cast their votes to select their candidates, where they simply deposit their designated ballots in sealed boxes distributed across the electoral circuits around a given country. By the end of the election period, all these boxes are officially opened and votes counted manually in the presence of certified representatives of all the candidates until the numbers are compiled. This process warrants transparency at vote casting time as well as at counting time.
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.
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