Ins And Outs Of Access Control

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1.

The major components of an access control system are ________.
- A.
  
  A. electronic hardware, cables, access cards, power supply
- B.
  
  B. controllers, cards, computer, software
- C.
  
  C. card readers, locks, controllers, cables
- D.
  
  D. door controllers, readers, cards, computer
2.

An advantage of a magstripe format over a Wiegand format is:
- A.
  
  A. Magstripe data can accommodate more unique card ID numbers.
- B.
  
  B. Wiegard can be encrypted but a magstripe cannot.
- C.
  
  C. Magstripes erase much more easily than Wiegands.
- D.
  
  D. Magstripe is for a larger number of door controllers.
3.

The card ID number in a magstripe ________.
- A.
  
  A. is 26 decadecimal digits
- B.
  
  B. is 14 hexadecimal digits
- C.
  
  C. starts with and ends with zero.
- D.
  
  D. is preceded by five zeros.
4.

Why are keypads less secure than card readers?
- A.
  
  A. People forget their PIN numbers.
- B.
  
  B. ID cards are easily duplicated.
- C.
  
  C. PIN numbers are not difficult to obtain.
- D.
  
  D. They can be used only on doors with an electric strike.
5.

The proper wire run for a Wiegand reader is ________.
- A.
  
  A. 16/2
- B.
  
  B. 18/4
- C.
  
  C. 22/6 shield
- D.
  
  D. 18/6 FPL
6.

Fail safe locks are engaged when power fails
- A.
  
  A. True
- B.
  
  B. False
7.

To calculate voltage drop, which of the following should be used?
- A.
  
  A. Ohm’s Law
- B.
  
  B. Olin’s Law
- C.
  
  C. Murphy’s Law
- D.
  
  D. Kirchoff’s Law
8.

Grommets or bushings are required only when running non-shielded cable through metal studs.
- A.
  
  A. True
- B.
  
  B. False
9.

Identification of an individual based on a physical characteristic is called ________.
- A.
  
  A. facial recognition
- B.
  
  B. fingerprint scans
- C.
  
  C. biometrics
- D.
  
  D. retinal scans
10.

Which of the following must be considered when selecting locking hardware for a door?
- A.
  
  A. color of the existing door hardware
- B.
  
  B. size and spacing of door hinges
- C.
  
  C. location to the nearest fire exit
- D.
  
  D. price
11.

RS422/RS485 can be transmitted farther than RS232.
- A.
  
  A. True
- B.
  
  B. False
12.

Barcode technology is one of the most secure methods of access control.
- A.
  
  A. True
- B.
  
  B. False
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
13.

Maglocks are ________.
- A.
  
  A. fail safe
- B.
  
  B. fail secure
- C.
  
  C. no longer used
- D.
  
  D. illegal in public places
14.

Which of the following is not a factor in the decision of a controller to release a door?
- A.
  
  A. the name and title of the person presenting the card
- B.
  
  B. date and time
- C.
  
  C. the ID number of the card presented
- D.
  
  D. the location of the card reader in relation to the card presented.
15.

Distributed processing means ________.
- A.
  
  A. decisions regarding access are made at the local controller
- B.
  
  B. the administrator hands out access cards at multiple locations for convenience of the customer
- C.
  
  C. after a loss of communications, the system continues to allow access
- D.
  
  D. both A & C
16.

What’s Wrong With This?Can you identify any issues with the installation depicted in the attached photo, if any?