PSP Access Control Systems 3

Question 1

What does OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) provide that legacy Wiegand does NOT?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted, bidirectional communication between reader and controller

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Higher card read speed

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Longer cable runs without signal loss

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Compatibility with magnetic stripe cards

Question 2

Which US federal regulation mandates specific access control requirements for facilities handling classified national security information?

Accepted Answer

ICD 705 (Intelligence Community Directive 705)

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NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

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NIST SP 800-116

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HIPAA Security Rule

Question 3

A security manager notices that access logs show an employee's card being used to enter a server room while the same employee is simultaneously badged into the main lobby. This is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A duplicate credential or card cloning incident

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A system malfunction

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An anti-passback violation

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A time-zone configuration error

Question 4

What is the primary security advantage of using a 'credential + PIN' (something you have + something you know) access control system?

Accepted Answer

It provides multi-factor authentication, reducing risk from stolen or cloned credentials

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It is faster to process than single-factor authentication

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It eliminates the need for audit logs

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It is required by all US federal facilities

Question 5

When performing an access control audit, which activity BEST identifies 'ghost accounts' (credentials belonging to former employees)?

Accepted Answer

Reconciling the active credential list against current HR employee records

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Reviewing physical damage to card readers

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Testing door hardware for forced-entry resistance

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Inspecting cable terminations in the access control panels

Question 6

According to ASIS PSP guidelines, what is the recommended action when a lost or stolen access card is reported?

Accepted Answer

Immediately deactivate the reported credential in the access control system

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Issue a new card and deactivate the old one within 30 days

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Change all facility access codes within 24 hours

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Notify law enforcement before taking any system action