ALOA Access Control Systems 3

Question 1

UL 294 is the standard that applies to which access control component?

Accepted Answer

Access control system units (panels, readers, software)

Answer

UL 294 is the Standard for Access Control System Units, covering panels, readers, and related electronic access control equipment.

Question 2

In an access control system, what is the function of the door position switch (DPS)?

Accepted Answer

To monitor whether the door is open or closed and report its status to the access control panel

Answer

The door position switch (typically a magnetic reed switch) continuously monitors door open/close status and reports it to the controller for alarm and audit trail purposes.

Question 3

Which credential technology provides the highest level of security due to encryption and mutual authentication between the card and reader?

Accepted Answer

Smart card (13.56 MHz with encryption, e.g., HID iCLASS SE)

Answer

Modern 13.56 MHz smart cards (like HID iCLASS SE/Seos) use encryption and mutual authentication, making them far more resistant to cloning than proximity or mag stripe cards.

Question 4

What does 'anti-passback' mean in an access control system?

Accepted Answer

A rule preventing a credential from being used to enter the same zone twice in a row without first exiting

Answer

Anti-passback prevents a credential from granting re-entry to a zone until that credential has been used to exit, stopping card sharing and unauthorized re-entry.

Question 5

Which power supply consideration is critical when installing a fail-safe magnetic lock on a fire egress door?

Accepted Answer

The lock must release (de-energize) on fire alarm activation

Answer

Per life-safety codes, fail-safe maglocks on fire egress doors must be integrated with the fire alarm system to release (de-energize and unlock) when the fire alarm activates.

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ALOA Access Control Systems 3