ALOA Access Control Systems

Question 1

Which access control credential technology uses radio frequency to read a card or fob without physical contact?

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Answer

Magnetic stripe

Answer

Wiegand wire

Answer

Smart chip contact

Question 2

In access control terminology, what does 'fail-safe' mean?

Accepted Answer

The lock unlocks (opens) when power is lost

Answer

The lock remains locked when power is lost

Answer

The lock alarms when power is lost

Answer

The lock re-locks automatically after access

Question 3

What does 'fail-secure' mean in an electrified locking device?

Accepted Answer

The lock remains locked (secured) when power is lost

Answer

The lock unlocks when power is lost

Answer

The lock triggers an alarm on power loss

Answer

The lock cycles between locked and unlocked

Question 4

Which component in an access control system reads the credential and sends data to the controller?

Accepted Answer

Reader

Answer

Electric strike

Answer

Door position switch

Answer

REX sensor

Question 5

What is a Request-to-Exit (REX) device used for in access control?

Accepted Answer

To signal the controller that someone is legally exiting so the door alarm is suppressed

Answer

To request entry from outside

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To reset a locked-out credential

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To monitor door position

Question 6

The Wiegand protocol is used in access control primarily for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting credential data from a reader to an access control panel

Answer

Encrypting card data

Answer

Programming lock firmware

Answer

Communicating between controllers over a network