AXIS AXIS Access Control & Physical Security 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended mounting height for an AXIS door reader to ensure ergonomic use?
- 3 feet (0.9 meters)
- Approximately 3.5–4 feet (1.0–1.2 meters) (Correct answer)
- 6 feet (1.8 meters)
- At floor level
Correct answer: Approximately 3.5–4 feet (1.0–1.2 meters)
AXIS door readers are typically mounted at approximately 1 meter from the floor to align with the average person's hand height for comfortable credential presentation.
Question 2: Which wiring protocols are most commonly used to connect AXIS door readers to door controllers?
- Cat6 Ethernet only
- Wiegand or RS-485 (Correct answer)
- USB 2.0
- HDMI
Correct answer: Wiegand or RS-485
Wiegand and RS-485 are the most common wiring standards for connecting door readers to AXIS controllers in physical access control installations.
Question 3: In a fail-secure configuration for an AXIS access control door, what happens when power is lost?
- The door unlocks automatically
- The door remains locked (Correct answer)
- The door opens halfway
- The controller reboots
Correct answer: The door remains locked
In fail-secure mode, the door remains locked when power is lost, maintaining security but requiring emergency egress provisions like manual release mechanisms.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a door position sensor (DPS) in an AXIS access control installation?
- Measure the door's physical dimensions
- Monitor whether the door is open or closed and detect door-held-open events (Correct answer)
- Control the door lock remotely
- Store access credentials locally
Correct answer: Monitor whether the door is open or closed and detect door-held-open events
A door position sensor reports real-time open/closed status to the AXIS controller, enabling detection of forced entry or door-propped-open conditions.
Question 5: Which cable specification is recommended for access control power wiring runs to minimize voltage drop?
- Standard Cat5e
- 18 AWG shielded cable for power runs (Correct answer)
- Coaxial RG-6
- Single-strand wire
Correct answer: 18 AWG shielded cable for power runs
18 AWG shielded cable is recommended for access control power wiring because it minimizes voltage drop over longer runs and reduces electromagnetic interference.
Question 6: What type of lock mechanism is controlled by an electric strike in an AXIS access control system?
- Mechanical deadbolt only
- A door latch held by electromagnetic force that releases upon a controller signal (Correct answer)
- A combination lock
- A biometric lock
Correct answer: A door latch held by electromagnetic force that releases upon a controller signal
An electric strike receives a signal from the AXIS door controller to release its electromagnetic hold on the door latch, allowing the door to open on valid credential presentation.
AXIS AXIS Access Control & Physical Security 2
What is the recommended mounting height for an AXIS door reader to ensure ergonomic use?