ACS Terms

One function of an Access Control System (ACS) is to                

• detect unauthorized personnel.

• identify the right key for entry and exit.

• restrict entry to authorized personnel only.

• alert the security guard of an intrusion.

In Access Control system, one feature that can be configured to prevent authorized user from allowing his access card to be used by another unauthorized person is

• Tailgating.

• Authentication.

• Anti-passback.

• Two person rule.

In Access Control System (ACS), the term “Fail Secure” means when power fails, the lock is

• locked from the secured area.

• locked from the public area.

• locked from both sides of the door.

• free for access from both sides of the door.

In Access Control System (ACS), the term “Fail Safe” means when power fails, the lock is

• locked from the secured area.

• locked from the public area.

• locked from both sides of the door.

• free for access from both sides of the door.

In Access Control System(ACS), the "Two Person Rule" feature is configured to

• prevent tailgating.

• ensure more than one authorized person must be present to access to the secure area.

• ensure an authorized person use a valid card to gain access to the protected area and use the same card to badge out.

• allow every authorized person to gain access to the secure area

The term used to describe the process of identification by comparing the credential presented at the reader to the system database is

• antipassback.

• authentication.

• man trap.

• interlock.

In access control system, "authorization" is BEST described as

• all validation checks have passed and access is granted.

• the access card has been validated and pending valid finger print at the access point.

• an access request is denied.

• an unauthorized person follow another person at the controlled gate.

An access point is BEST described as

• any opening in the facility.

• a window located at the perimeter.

• a gate.

• a controlled opening which has the authentication factors according to the policy.

__________ _____ is activated on the Access Control System management software to electrically monitor for tampering attempts.

"Mantrap" feature in Access Control System is activated to

• prevent the user from passing his access card to another person for access.

• ensure more than one authorized user must be in the secured area.

• allow only one door to be unlocked and open at a time.

• ensure none of the door is opened at any time.