Access Control Systems Flashcards

Which type of electric strike allows the door latch to be held in the strike while the door is in the closed position and releases when energized?

Answer: Fail-secure electric strike

A fail-secure electric strike holds the latch captive when de-energized (locked) and releases it when power is applied (unlocked).

What is the primary advantage of a magnetic lock (maglock) over an electric strike?

Answer: No moving parts means longer service life and less mechanical wear

Magnetic locks have no moving parts, making them extremely durable with minimal mechanical wear compared to electric strikes with moving keeper components.

Which access control door hardware provides motorized deadbolt locking from the access control system?

Answer: Electric deadbolt (electric bolt)

An electric deadbolt (or electric bolt) is a motorized or solenoid-driven bolt that extends and retracts under access control system command.

What does 'tailgating' (or 'piggybacking') mean in physical access control security?

Answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a controlled door without presenting credentials

Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person follows closely behind an authorized user through a secured door before it closes, gaining entry without credentials.

Which standard defines the mechanical dimensions for cylindrical lock preps used with electrified cylindrical locks?

Answer: ANSI/BHMA A156.2

ANSI/BHMA A156.2 covers bored and preassembled locks and latches, including the mechanical prep dimensions for cylindrical lock installation.

A biometric access control system identifies users by which method?

Answer: Unique physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial recognition

Biometric systems authenticate users by measuring and comparing unique physiological or behavioral traits against a stored template.