Access Control Flashcards

What is a 'mantrap' or 'airlock' in a cargo facility access control system?

Answer: A double-door entry system where the first door must close before the second opens

A mantrap is a dual-door vestibule that prevents tailgating by requiring full closure and authentication before the inner door opens.

What does 'need-to-know' mean when applied to cargo facility access?

Answer: Employees should only access information and areas required to perform their specific job duties

The need-to-know principle limits access to only what is necessary, reducing insider threat risk and information leakage.

Which of the following is an example of a two-factor authentication method for cargo area access?

Answer: A key card plus a PIN code

Two-factor authentication combines something you have (a key card) with something you know (a PIN), making unauthorized access much harder.

What is the correct procedure when an authorized employee loses their access badge?

Answer: Immediately deactivate the lost badge and issue a temporary replacement after identity verification

Lost badges must be deactivated immediately to prevent unauthorized use, and a replacement issued only after proper identity verification.

How should visitor access to a secure cargo area be managed?

Answer: Visitors must be escorted by an authorized employee at all times

Escort requirements ensure visitors cannot access sensitive areas unsupervised, maintaining the integrity of the secure zone.

What is a CCTV system's role in cargo facility access control?

Answer: To record and monitor who enters and exits secure areas for accountability and investigation

CCTV provides a visual record of all access events, which is essential for post-incident investigation and deterrence.