ASO ASO Access Control and Perimeter Security

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an access control system at a secured facility?

Accepted Answer

To allow only authorized individuals to enter designated areas while keeping unauthorized persons out

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To collect visitor identification for marketing purposes

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To record employee attendance for payroll purposes

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To provide a waiting area for visitors

Question 2

When an armed security officer at an access control post cannot verify a visitor's identity, the CORRECT procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Deny entry until identity and authorization are confirmed through proper channels

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Allow entry and document the discrepancy after the visit

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Escort the visitor directly to the security manager without checking credentials

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Ask other visitors in line to vouch for the unverified individual

Question 3

Which document is most commonly required from a contractor or vendor before being permitted into a restricted facility?

Accepted Answer

A valid government-issued ID and a pre-approved work order or visitor authorization

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A personal credit report

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A signed personal reference letter

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An employee discount card from a retail store

Question 4

The 'two-person rule' in access control means:

Accepted Answer

A minimum of two authorized individuals must be present before accessing certain high-security areas

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At least two security officers must be on duty at all access points

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Two forms of ID must be presented by every visitor

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Two locks must be engaged on every secured door

Question 5

What is 'tailgating' (also called piggybacking) in the context of perimeter security?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door before it closes

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Following a vehicle too closely on the facility access road

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Conducting surveillance of a facility from outside the perimeter

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Installing a secondary gate behind the main entrance gate

Question 6

An armed security officer observes a vehicle parked outside the facility perimeter for several hours with an occupant watching the main entrance. The BEST initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the vehicle description, license plate, and time, and report it to a supervisor

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Ignore the vehicle unless it enters facility property

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Approach the vehicle alone with weapon drawn

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Immediately call 911 and evacuate the facility