Chapter 2 Pre Install ACS checks

An Access Control System may be considered under specification if it

• is lack of details

• is difficult to build

• relies on 1 vendor (proprietary)

• allows authorised person to access the specific door only.

It is important to determine the ________ _____ first, so that specifications for the access control system can be derived.

Card, biometric, PIN code used to identify the user in access control system is generally called

• Controllers

• Credentials

• Readers

• Locks

The device used to indicate the door status (open or close) to the access control system is the

• exit button

• contact switch

• breakglass switch

• lock

Suggest THREE tools David will bring during the site survey.

Suggest THREE other installation tasks David will plan for the site visit.