CRL Physical Security Assessment & Recommendations Flashcards

When conducting a residential security survey, which door component should be inspected first for vulnerability?

Answer: The strike plate and the depth and length of its mounting screws

Short or shallow strike plate screws are the most common weak point in residential door security and are frequently exploited in kick-in attacks.

What is the purpose of a Door Reinforcement Kit (door armor) in a physical security assessment recommendation?

Answer: To reinforce the door frame, hinge points, and strike plate against kick-in and pry attacks

Door armor wraps the weakest structural points of an entry door system to resist forced entry techniques commonly used in burglaries.

During a security assessment, a locksmith identifies that exterior hinges are exposed and unprotected on an inward-opening door. What is the correct recommendation?

Answer: Install hinge bolts or non-removable pin hinges to prevent hinge removal attacks

Exposed hinge pins on inward-opening doors can be driven out to remove the door; hinge bolts or security hinges neutralize this attack vector.

Which ANSI/BHMA grade designation indicates the highest level of security and durability for commercial door hardware?

Answer: Grade 1

ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware has passed the most rigorous cycle and force testing, making it the standard for high-security commercial applications.

What does a locksmith look for when assessing a door frame for susceptibility to a pry attack?

Answer: Gaps between the door stop and frame, thin or hollow frame material, and single-point latch engagement

Pry attacks exploit weak frames, poor door stop reinforcement, and shallow latch engagement to force the door open without defeating the lock.

When recommending a high-security padlock for a storage facility hasp, which feature is most important to specify?

Answer: A hardened steel shackle with a short exposed arc and anti-cut/anti-drill body

A hardened short shackle minimizes the surface area available for bolt cutters or grinders, while a reinforced body resists drill and cut attacks.