PSO Access Control and Security Screening Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an access control system at a secured facility?
Answer: To ensure only authorized individuals enter designated areas
Access control systems are designed to restrict entry to authorized individuals, protecting personnel, property, and sensitive information.
When verifying a visitor's government-issued ID, a PSO should check all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: The visitor's credit score
A credit score is not a security feature on a government ID and is irrelevant to identity verification for access control.
A visitor insists on tailgating an authorized employee through a secured door. The correct PSO response is to:
Answer: Stop the visitor and require them to present valid credentials or wait for escort
Tailgating is a common security breach; every individual must independently verify their authorization regardless of who they accompany.
Which document is typically used to log all visitor access at a secured facility?
Answer: Visitor access log
A visitor access log records each visitor's name, identification, purpose, host, and times in and out, creating an accountability record.
What action should a PSO take when a person presents an access badge that appears altered?
Answer: Deny access, retain the badge if policy allows, and notify a supervisor
An altered badge is a security violation; access should be denied, the badge retained per policy, and a supervisor notified immediately.
A 'two-person integrity' rule in access control requires:
Answer: Two authorized individuals to be present when accessing certain sensitive areas
Two-person integrity prevents any single individual from having unsupervised access to highly sensitive areas or materials.