PSO PSO Access Control and Security Screening

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an access control system at a secured facility?

Accepted Answer

To ensure only authorized individuals enter designated areas

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To track employee work hours

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To monitor package deliveries

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To prevent theft of office supplies

Question 2

When verifying a visitor's government-issued ID, a PSO should check all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The visitor's credit score

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Expiration date

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Photo match to the individual

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Security features such as holograms

Question 3

A visitor insists on tailgating an authorized employee through a secured door. The correct PSO response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the visitor and require them to present valid credentials or wait for escort

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Allow it if the employee verbally vouches for the visitor

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Report the incident after the visitor has entered

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Allow entry if the visitor appears professional

Question 4

Which document is typically used to log all visitor access at a secured facility?

Accepted Answer

Visitor access log

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Incident report

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Daily activity report

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Chain-of-custody form

Question 5

What action should a PSO take when a person presents an access badge that appears altered?

Accepted Answer

Deny access, retain the badge if policy allows, and notify a supervisor

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Accept it if the photo matches the person

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Ask the person to return with a new badge

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Escort the person to HR immediately without notifying anyone

Question 6

A 'two-person integrity' rule in access control requires:

Accepted Answer

Two authorized individuals to be present when accessing certain sensitive areas

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Two officers to be on duty at all times

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Two forms of ID from every visitor

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Two supervisors to approve visitor access