CFP Gate Hardware & Access Control Systems 3

Question 1

Which access control technology uses a microchip and antenna embedded in a card or key fob that communicates wirelessly with a reader to grant gate access?

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Answer

RFID credentials contain an embedded chip and coil antenna that transmit a unique ID to the reader wirelessly when in proximity, allowing contactless gate access.

Question 2

When integrating an access control system with an automatic gate operator, the access control device typically signals the operator to open via:

Accepted Answer

A dry contact relay output (momentary contact closure)

Answer

Access control panels output a momentary dry contact closure (like a push-button signal) that connects to the gate operator's trigger input terminals to initiate opening.

Question 3

A 'fail-safe' gate lock configuration is defined as a lock that:

Accepted Answer

Unlocks (releases) automatically during a power failure to allow egress

Answer

Fail-safe locks are de-energized to lock and energized to hold unlocked, so any power loss releases the lock — used where free egress during emergencies is the priority.

Question 4

A telephone entry system installed at a gated community entrance allows visitors to:

Accepted Answer

Contact a resident who can then remotely release the gate via their phone

Answer

Telephone entry systems dial a resident's phone number; the resident can speak with the visitor and then press a key tone to trigger a relay that opens the gate remotely.

Question 5

What is the standard power supply voltage for most residential automatic gate operators installed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

120V AC

Answer

Residential gate operators in the U.S. are predominantly powered by standard 120V AC household current, though the operator's internal electronics may step voltage down to DC for control circuits.

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CFP Gate Hardware & Access Control Systems 3