ASO Access Control and Perimeter Security Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of an access control system at a secured facility?
Answer: To allow only authorized individuals to enter designated areas while keeping unauthorized persons out
Access control systems are designed to verify authorization and prevent unauthorized entry, protecting both personnel and assets.
When an armed security officer at an access control post cannot verify a visitor's identity, the CORRECT procedure is to:
Answer: Deny entry until identity and authorization are confirmed through proper channels
Entry must be denied and proper verification completed before any access is granted, regardless of how the visitor presents themselves.
Which document is most commonly required from a contractor or vendor before being permitted into a restricted facility?
Answer: A valid government-issued ID and a pre-approved work order or visitor authorization
Contractors must present valid identification and documented authorization (work order or pre-approved visitor list) to verify both identity and purpose.
The 'two-person rule' in access control means:
Answer: A minimum of two authorized individuals must be present before accessing certain high-security areas
The two-person rule requires that critical or sensitive areas be entered only with a second authorized person present, reducing the risk of insider threats.
What is 'tailgating' (also called piggybacking) in the context of perimeter security?
Answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door before it closes
Tailgating is a common physical security breach where an unauthorized individual gains entry by closely following an authorized person through a controlled access point.
An armed security officer observes a vehicle parked outside the facility perimeter for several hours with an occupant watching the main entrance. The BEST initial action is to:
Answer: Document the vehicle description, license plate, and time, and report it to a supervisor
Documenting and reporting suspicious surveillance activity alerts supervision and law enforcement without escalating unnecessarily or compromising the officer's safety.