CFC Gate Hardware & Access Control 3

Question 1

What does 'RFID' stand for in the context of gate access control systems?

Accepted Answer

Radio Frequency Identification

Answer

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, the technology used in proximity key cards and fobs to wirelessly communicate credentials to a gate reader.

Question 2

What is 'tailgating' in the context of access-controlled gate security?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a gate before it closes

Answer

Tailgating is a security vulnerability where an unauthorized individual slips through a controlled access point immediately behind an authorized user.

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of a dual-factor access control system (keypad plus card reader) over a single-factor system at a gate entry?

Accepted Answer

Increased security by requiring both something the user has and something they know

Answer

Dual-factor authentication requires two distinct credentials—typically a physical card and a PIN—making unauthorized access significantly harder to achieve.

Question 4

Which device allows vehicles to exit an automated gate without presenting any access credential?

Accepted Answer

Free-exit loop detector

Answer

A free-exit loop detector uses electromagnetic induction to sense outbound vehicles and automatically triggers the gate to open without requiring credentials.

Question 5

What is the purpose of an intercom system integrated into a gate entry access control system?

Accepted Answer

To allow voice or video communication between a visitor and the property occupant before granting access

Answer

Integrated intercoms enable the property occupant to verify a visitor's identity through voice or video before remotely releasing the gate latch.

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