BOMA BOMA Security & Access Control

Question 1

What is 'access control system' (ACS) in commercial buildings primarily designed to accomplish?

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Control and document who enters specific areas of a building, limiting access to authorized individuals at authorized times

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Monitor employee attendance for tenant companies

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Manage parking access and billing for building tenants

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Control HVAC system access to maintenance-only areas

Question 2

What is 'CPTED' (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) in the context of commercial building security?

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A security philosophy that uses physical design elements like lighting, sightlines, and landscaping to deter criminal activity

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A computer program for tracking criminal incidents in commercial buildings

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A federal crime prevention program specifically for commercial properties

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A training certification for building security personnel

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a 'visitor management system' (VMS) in a commercial building?

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Register, verify, badge, and track visitors to control access and maintain a record of all non-occupant building entries

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Track tenant foot traffic for lease renewal negotiations

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Manage parking reservations for visitor spaces in the building garage

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Monitor tenant visitor counts to enforce maximum occupancy limits

Question 4

What does 'security risk assessment' involve for commercial buildings?

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Systematic identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences to prioritize security investments

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Annual insurance appraisal of building security equipment replacement costs

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Background checks on prospective tenant companies before lease execution

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Testing all building security staff through simulated emergency scenarios

Question 5

What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA) in commercial building access control?

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Requiring two different types of credentials (e.g., access card plus PIN) to verify identity before granting access

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Requiring two security guards to authorize entry to high-security areas

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A two-step verification process for new tenant companies before issuing access credentials

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Requiring both a manager and employee approval before granting access to server rooms

Question 6

In commercial building security, what is a 'security operations center' (SOC)?

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A centralized location where security personnel monitor CCTV, access control, and alarms and coordinate security responses

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The building management office where lease administration is handled

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A storage room for security equipment and supplies

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The designated area for law enforcement to stage during building emergencies