Free CRL Security Systems & Electronic Access Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a common component of an electronic access control system?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic stripe reader

Answer

Mechanical deadbolt

Answer

Strike plate

Answer

Tumbler pins

Question 2

What type of lock is typically used with keypads or card readers?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic lock

Answer

Wafer lock

Answer

Cam lock

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Disc detainer

Question 3

Which security feature records entries and exits in an electronic access system?

Accepted Answer

Audit trail

Answer

Tamper switch

Answer

Strike sensor

Answer

Door closer

Question 4

In electronic access systems, what does 'fail-secure' mean?

Accepted Answer

Door stays locked during power failure

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Lock disengages during fire alarms

Answer

Door remains unlocked during power failure

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Lock is permanently open

Question 5

What is the primary role of a Request-to-Exit (REX) sensor?

Accepted Answer

Allow egress by detecting movement

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Prevent reentry from outside

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Trigger fire alarm

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Monitor video feeds

Question 6

Which standard governs installation and performance of electronic access control systems?

Accepted Answer

UL 294

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NFPA 101

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ISO 9001

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IEC 61850

Question 7

Biometric systems identify users based on:

Accepted Answer

Physical characteristics

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RFID chips

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Passwords

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Numeric codes

Question 8

Which device prevents door movement when power is lost in a fail-safe system?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical latch

Answer

Tamper switch

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Circuit breaker

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Fire alarm panel

Question 9

Which of the following access credentials is most resistant to duplication?

Accepted Answer

Biometric data

Answer

Magnetic stripe card

Answer

PIN code

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Mechanical key