DOD DOD Physical Security & Access Control 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential?
- To grant base access and verify identity at installation entry control points (Correct answer)
- To track personnel leave and attendance records
- To manage classified document printing privileges
- To assign network user accounts
Correct answer: To grant base access and verify identity at installation entry control points
DBIDS credentials are used at military installation entry control points to verify identity and authorize base access.
Question 2: Under DoD Physical Security standards, which color designates a Controlled Area where unauthorized access is restricted but classified material is not routinely handled?
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Red
- Blue
- Green
Correct answer: Yellow
Yellow designates a Controlled Area in DoD physical security zoning, where access is restricted but classified material is not routinely present.
Question 3: What document governs physical security standards for DoD installations and facilities?
- DoD Instruction 5200.08 (Correct answer)
- DoD Directive 8570.01
- NIST SP 800-53
- AR 25-2
Correct answer: DoD Instruction 5200.08
DoD Instruction 5200.08, 'Security of DoD Installations and Resources,' governs physical security standards for DoD facilities.
Question 4: Which type of barrier is classified as an 'active vehicle barrier' under DoD anti-terrorism standards?
- Hydraulic bollard (Correct answer)
- Concrete planter
- Chain-link fence
- Earthen berm
Correct answer: Hydraulic bollard
Hydraulic bollards are active vehicle barriers because they can be raised or lowered to control vehicle access dynamically.
Question 5: What is the minimum standoff distance required around DoD buildings under UFC 4-010-01 for vehicle-borne IED protection?
- 82 feet (25 meters) (Correct answer)
- 50 feet (15 meters)
- 25 feet (8 meters)
- 100 feet (30 meters)
Correct answer: 82 feet (25 meters)
UFC 4-010-01 establishes 82 feet (25 meters) as the minimum standoff distance for DoD buildings to mitigate vehicle-borne IED threats.
Question 6: In DoD facilities, who is responsible for authorizing visitor access to a restricted area?
- The area's designated Security Manager or authorized government sponsor (Correct answer)
- The visitor's employer
- The base public affairs officer
- Any commissioned officer on duty
Correct answer: The area's designated Security Manager or authorized government sponsor
The designated Security Manager or an authorized government sponsor is responsible for approving and documenting visitor access to DoD restricted areas.
DOD DOD Physical Security & Access Control 1
What is the primary purpose of a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential?