SIA Guard Access Control 2

Question 1

What are the three categories of access control measures?

Accepted Answer

Physical, electronic, and procedural

Answer

Access control uses three categories: Physical (locks, barriers, fences), Electronic (card readers, biometrics, keypads), and Procedural (visitor policies, sign-in procedures, escort requirements).

Question 2

What is a 'biometric' access control system?

Accepted Answer

A system that verifies identity using unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition

Answer

Biometric systems use unique physical characteristics to verify identity — such as fingerprints, iris patterns, facial geometry, or hand geometry. They are highly secure because biological features cannot be easily shared or duplicated.

Question 3

What should a security guard do when a delivery driver arrives at a controlled access point?

Accepted Answer

Verify their identity, check the delivery is expected, log their details, issue a temporary pass, and direct them to the correct delivery point

Answer

The guard should verify the driver's identity and the delivery details, check with the relevant person that the delivery is expected, log the driver's details, issue a temporary pass, and direct them to the correct delivery area.

Question 4

What does 'defence in depth' mean in the context of access control?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple layers of security measures so that if one layer fails, others still provide protection

Answer

Defence in depth means implementing multiple layers of security — perimeter fencing, CCTV, patrols, access control, intruder alarms, etc. If one layer is breached, subsequent layers continue to provide protection.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'sign-out' procedure for visitors?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all visitors have left the premises, retrieve visitor passes, and maintain an accurate record of who is on site

Answer

The sign-out procedure ensures all visitors are accounted for (critical during evacuations), retrieves and deactivates visitor passes, records departure times, and maintains an accurate record of who is currently on site.

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SIA Guard Access Control 2