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4th Year, Week 3 (VDV and Door Security) > Electronic Access Control > Flashcards

Electronic Access Control Flashcards

1
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T/F: Controlling the personnel in the building with an access control system is a security measure.

A

True.

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2
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What are the four asset classes?

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  1. ) People
  2. ) Property
  3. ) Proprietary Info
  4. ) Business Rep.
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3
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What are the four types of threat actors?

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  1. ) Terrorists
  2. ) Violent Criminals
  3. ) Economic Criminals
  4. ) Petty Criminals
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4
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Who is responsible for creating and applying a security program?

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A security manager

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5
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What is the first thing that a security officer should do in a new building?

A

A risk analysis.

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What are some examples of Hi-tech countermeasures?

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Alarm/access control measures, video systems, detection systems, etc.

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What are some examples of Lo-tech countermeasures?

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Locks/barriers, lighting, fencing, signage.

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What are some examples of No-tech countermeasures?

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Security guards, policies and procedures, dogs and other non-technology.

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9
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A security ____ is the entry into or out of a security boundary.

A

Portal.

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10
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What 3 things can a credential be?

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  1. ) Something you have (card or key)
  2. ) Something you know (pin or keycode)
  3. ) Something unique to you. (thumbprint)
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11
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What is an access zone?

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A group of logically related portals group together to make a zone of the building.

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12
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What is an access group?

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A combination of user groups, access zones, and schedules.

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13
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What does a door position switch do?

A

It monitors whether the door is open or not.

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14
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What does fail safe mean?

A

When it loses power, it unlocks.

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15
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What does fail secure mean?

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When it loses power, it remains locked.

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What is a credential reader?

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A device that reads one or more types of credential and coverts it to a coded data stream, which is passed to the access control panel.

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17
Q

What makes a smart card different from other types of cards?

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It contains on-board memory of up to 64 MB.

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18
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Why type of facility typically uses photo-ID?

A

Government facilities.

19
Q

What is positive access control?

A

Allowing only one user through the portal by physical means. Used to stop piggybacking.

20
Q

What is piggybacking?

A

When one authorized person opens a door and a second person follows them through while its open.

21
Q

What is passback?

A

When an authorized person enters an area and then gives their card to someone behind them so that they can enter also.

22
Q

How is passback deterred?

A

Once a card has been used to enter an area, it must be used to exit that area before it can be used to enter again.

23
Q

T/F: The NFPA codes are intended for life safety only.

A

True.

24
Q

What two things is the IBC intended for?

A

Life Safety and Structural Safety.

25
Q

What UL standard deals with Access Control Systems?

A

UL 294

26
Q

What does “dogging” a door mean?

A

To mechanically hold it open, which is illegal on fire doors unless done with an electromagnet that de-energizes when the fire alarm goes off.

27
Q

Egress doors must be one of what two operations?

A

Occupants must be able to leave with the turn of a handle or push of a panic bar.

28
Q

Delayed egress locks can only be installed with a special variance granted by ____.

A

The fire AHJ.

29
Q

The three common firewall ratings are __,__, and __ hours.

A

4, 2, and 1 hours.

30
Q

Doors are fire-rated at least ___ of the surrounding walls.

A

3/4

31
Q

Why are AC electromagnets rarely, if ever, used?

A

Because they make a chattering noise.

32
Q

What are the two parts of a magnetic plate lock?

A

The magnet and the armature.

33
Q

In fail-____ mode, power must be applied to lock the lock.

A

Fail safe.

34
Q

In fail-____ mode, power must be applied to unlock the lock.

A

Fail secure.

35
Q

Magnetic door locks come in 3 different ratings, Light, Medium, and Heavy duty. How much holding force are they each?

A

Light - 650 lbs
Medium - 1200 lbs
Heavy - 1500 lbs

36
Q

Magnetic Shear locks are available in holding forces up to ____ lbs.

A

3,000 lbs

37
Q

What are the two types of request-to-exit sensors?

A

No Special Knowledge - Motion Sensor/Pushbar

Special Knowledge - Exit Pushbuttons/Pull Stations

38
Q

What were the three goals in mind when fourth-generation access control systems were designed?

A
  1. ) Increase Capacity of system
  2. ) Decrease amount of wiring necessary
  3. ) Increase distance between door and CP
39
Q

What are the 3 common digital protocols that Tony told us to remember?

A
  1. ) Ethernet (TCP/IP)
  2. ) RS-485 (2 Wire and 4 Wire)
  3. ) RS-232
40
Q

How long should a backup battery be able to supply an access panel and its locks?

A

4 Hours.

41
Q

What is a Dry contact?

A

A switch or relay point that is NOT a source of power.

42
Q

What is a Wet contact?

A

A connection point that is a source power used for a signal to another circuit.

43
Q

What are the four common states of an alarm system?

A
  1. ) Secure
  2. ) Alarm
  3. ) Bypass
  4. ) Trouble
44
Q

Most access control panels can monitor/control a maximum of ___ doors.

A

16.

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