EEST 109 Module 11

Question 1

A feature used to deter a credential from being used multiple times within a defined period to admit unauthorized people

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anti-passback tracking

Question 2

Two-state cable supervision means that the cable is

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not monitored for faults

Question 3

For cloud-based access control systems, future software upgrades, credentialing, and system management takes place

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at the remote server

Question 4

Because of the small size of the quadrants, a small diameter four quadrant (90-degree sector) turnstile eliminates

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tailgating

Question 5

Doors, gates, turnstiles and vehicular barricades are all considered to be types of

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barriers

Question 6

During a power outage, battery backups & uninterruptible power supplies are typically used to support the access control

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controller

Question 7

Powered anti-ram sliding gates are typically used in

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high security installations

Question 8

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a form of wireless communication that uses electromagnetic radio waves for

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communication between a card and a reader

Question 9

For recognition purposes, a retinal scanner scans the

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blood vessel pattern at the back of the eye

Question 10

Blast resistant doors are designed to withstand

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short duration over pressures

Question 11

A card reader that can lock/unlock a door, but can't have the ability to make access decisions is called a(n) _____.

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semi-intelligent reader

Question 12

Access control systems provide authorization data to the system controller by using some type of

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access reader and coded credential

Question 13

A type of fail-safe door lock that has no moving parts and is available in hold or shear hold styles is called a(n)

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electromagnetic lock

Question 14

During the installation of a card reader, operational tests should be performed:

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once the installation is complete

Question 15

In addition to using a coded credential, some facilities require added security precaution by having individuals _____.

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enter a PIN number on a reader

Question 16

A fail-secure electric lock means that the lock _____.

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remains locked in the event of a power failure

Question 17

Microprocessors based devices that use information from cards to make decisions necessary to provide access are known as

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controllers (or control panels)

Question 18

If the control panel fails in a system that uses a star topology, then

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the rest of the system fails

Question 19

An extension of internet connectivity to physical devices & everyday objects that enables them to send/receive data is

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Internet of Things (IoT)

Question 20

The hand of a door is the

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direction in which the door opens

Question 21

A smart phone is a modern example of a(n)

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coded credential

Question 22

Most exterior doors in commercial and industrial applications

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open outward due to fire regulations

Question 23

The computer system in a typical access control system records data, logs events, and sends notifications using a(n)

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software application

Question 24

Full-height open-bar turnstiles are typically used as barriers at _____.

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perimeter fences

Question 25

Verification devices are components such as card readers and biometric scanners, that

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identify users and communicate with system controllers to grant access

EEST 109 Module 11

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EEST 109 Module 11

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