Blue Book Chapter 8

Question 1

how can something as simple as a lost key cost a company a lot of money

Answer 1

Replacing keys, lock-sets and codes is very expensive. may also have to hire a gaurd

Question 2

what information can be stored on smart cards

Answer 2

• photos
• ID
• personal info
• financial information
• medical information
• fingerprints…

Question 3

what are the two most common communication methods for network control panels.

Answer 3

Ethernet -

RS485 4,000 feet

Question 4

What is the least secure form of access control?

Answer 4

Mechanical

Question 5

what are the three holding force ratings for magnetic locks?

Answer 5

250-500 lbs
600-750 lbs
1,200-1,500 Lbs

Question 6

How do AC powered door strikes differ from DC powered door strikes

Answer 6

AC has a constant buzz when powered off a transformer while DC is silent and can use a battery powered back up.

Question 7

is a mag lock or electric strike preferred for a high traffic door?

Answer 7

mag locks because they have less moving parts. strikes wear out.

Question 8

What is the difference between fail safe and fail secure lock-sets?

Answer 8

fail safe doors unlock when power is lost and must be DC voltage only

Fail secure doors stay lock during power loss and can use AC or DC power

Question 9

what type of connection is needed when interfacing with the fire alarm panel

Answer 9

fail safe

Question 10

what is the normal read range for a proximity reader?

Answer 10

1-8 inches

Question 11

what lock-sets are typically used for emergency exit doors

Answer 11

rim locksets

Question 12

how does a delayed egress door work?

Answer 12

delay unlocking for 15-30 seconds upon egress request. sounds alert or alarm

Question 13

what can be used to increase the range of a reader?

Answer 13

• use a powered reader

- use active card (not passive)

Question 14

Why is it important for the magnetic lock strike plate to float?

Answer 14

so the strike plate has the best possible contact to the magnet when door closes.

Question 15

how do bar code readers work?

Answer 15

• insert card, light reflects off bar, number is scanned.
• like a UPC scanner
• Easily copied lite security

Question 16

what is the purpose of an audit trail

Answer 16

provides a detailed list of all transactions occurring.

Question 17

What are site codes

Answer 17

sets of pre-fixed numbers to a cards data information

Question 18

what makes a smart card different from other card types

Answer 18

-stores information

Question 19

How does a mag stripe reader work?

Answer 19

swipe card - like credit or debit card.

Question 20

describe the operation on a distributed intelligence system.

Answer 20

multiple local control units connected to a central control point

Question 21

what is the purpose of delayed egress?

Answer 21

discourage unauthorized use during non emergency situation

Question 22

What lock designation is necessary for emergency exit?

Answer 22

fail safe

Question 23

What card format is considered to be the industry standard?

Answer 23

Wiegand - 26 bit

Question 24

what type of lock is always fail safe

Answer 24

magnetic.

Question 25

a normally closed input device continually keeps a circuit ___________.

Answer 25

a normally closed input device continually leaves a circuit active or complete

Question 26

Most card readers communicate with the control panel over what type of cable?

Answer 26

5-8 conductor shielded.

Question 27

why does a fail safe door strike need to be powered from a DC source?

Answer 27

so it can does not buzz and can use battery backup

Question 28

what are the two main request to exit devices

Answer 28

• motion detector

- push button

Question 29

what are the five basic forms for proximity media

Answer 29

• standard (clam-shell)
• Key Fob
• ISO
• Stick on
• Powered

Question 30

what device is used with mag locks when tampering is a concern?

Answer 30

bond sensor

Question 31

how is a bio-metric reader made more secure?

Answer 31

two step bio-metric reader

Question 32

What are 4 methods of reading access control cards

Answer 32

swipe
insertion
touch
proximity

Question 33

turnstiles are broken down into what two categories

Answer 33

physical and optical

Question 34

what is the maximum length for a reader cable?

Answer 34

rs485 - 500ft or 4000ft?

Question 35

a normally open input device continually keeps a circuit _________

Answer 35

a normally open input device continually keeps a circuit open or incomplete

Question 36

What is the main difference between the two control panel types.

Answer 36

stand alone grants access locally where as network grants access locally and communicates with other control units.

Question 37

Why are proximity readers ideal for high traffic doors

Answer 37

higher portal throughput - faster

Question 38

what ate the most common physical attributes used for bio-metric readers

Answer 38

• facial recognition
• fingerprints
• hand geometry
• retinal
• iris pattern
• vascular pattern scan

Question 39

Why is mechanical access control considered the least secure form of access control?

Answer 39

Keys can be lost of duplicated and combinations can be transferred or written down.

Question 40

How does a proximity reader work?

Answer 40

• bring card near reader embedded circuit is read

- RF signal (radio frequency)

Question 41

What are the typical operating voltages for electric lock-sets?

Answer 41

• 12v

- 24v (requite less current but double the batteries)

Question 42

what does the term force open refer to?

Answer 42

kicked or keyed open without valid credential presented.

Question 43

where are contact type cards mainly used

Answer 43

credit/debit cards