PSP Access Control Systems 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which access control model grants permissions based on a subject's clearance level and the sensitivity classification of the object?
- Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
- Mandatory Access Control (MAC) (Correct answer)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Correct answer: Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
Mandatory Access Control (MAC) enforces access based on security labels assigned to subjects and objects, commonly used in government and military environments.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a mantrap (access control vestibule) in a physical security system?
- To provide emergency egress
- To prevent tailgating and piggybacking (Correct answer)
- To house security personnel
- To store access control credentials
Correct answer: To prevent tailgating and piggybacking
A mantrap uses two interlocking doors to ensure only one person passes through at a time, preventing unauthorized tailgating or piggybacking.
Question 3: Which card technology offers the highest level of security for access control credentials?
- Magnetic stripe
- Proximity (125 kHz)
- Smart card (contact/contactless) (Correct answer)
- Wiegand wire
Correct answer: Smart card (contact/contactless)
Smart cards use encrypted microprocessors that make them significantly more resistant to cloning and counterfeiting compared to magnetic stripe or proximity technologies.
Question 4: In access control, what does the term 'two-person integrity rule' require?
- Two guards must patrol together at all times
- Two authorized individuals must be present to access a sensitive area (Correct answer)
- Two separate authentication factors must be used
- Two supervisors must approve access requests
Correct answer: Two authorized individuals must be present to access a sensitive area
The two-person integrity rule requires at least two authorized individuals to be present simultaneously when accessing sensitive areas or materials, reducing insider threat risk.
Question 5: What is the recommended minimum door thickness for a high-security access-controlled door to resist forced entry?
- 1-3/4 inches (44mm) (Correct answer)
- 1-3/8 inches (35mm)
- 1 inch (25mm)
- 2-1/4 inches (57mm)
Correct answer: 1-3/4 inches (44mm)
ANSI/SDI standards recommend a minimum 1-3/4 inch (44mm) solid-core door for high-security applications to provide adequate forced-entry resistance.
Question 6: Which biometric identifier is considered the MOST unique and stable over time for access control purposes?
- Fingerprint
- Hand geometry
- Iris pattern (Correct answer)
- Voice recognition
Correct answer: Iris pattern
The iris pattern is considered the most unique and stable biometric identifier because it is protected inside the eye and does not change significantly with age.
PSP Access Control Systems 1
Which access control model grants permissions based on a subject's clearance level and the sensitivity classification of the object?