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Card Reader & Biometric Access Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'credential management' refer to in access control?

    Answer: The lifecycle process of issuing, tracking, modifying, and revoking access credentials

    Credential management encompasses the entire lifecycle of access credentials — from issuance and assignment to modification and revocation.

  2. An iris recognition system is classified as which type of biometric modality?

    Answer: Physiological biometric

    Iris recognition is a physiological biometric because it measures a stable, physical characteristic of the human body.

  3. Which access control model assigns permissions based on a user's role within an organization rather than individual identity?

    Answer: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    RBAC grants access permissions based on defined organizational roles (e.g., 'employee,' 'manager,' 'security'), simplifying large-scale access management.

  4. A reader wiring run exceeds the maximum recommended distance for Wiegand. The best solution is to:

    Answer: Install a Wiegand signal booster or use OSDP over RS-485 instead

    Wiegand is reliable only up to approximately 500 feet; for longer runs, a signal booster or switching to RS-485-based OSDP resolves the distance limitation.

  5. In access control, 'two-man rule' (also called dual-custody) requires:

    Answer: Two authorized individuals to both present credentials before access is granted

    The two-man rule mandates that two separate authorized individuals must authenticate simultaneously before a highly sensitive area is unlocked.

  6. Which technology uses a 13.56 MHz frequency and supports onboard data encryption for contactless smart card access?

    Answer: MIFARE / iCLASS

    MIFARE and iCLASS operate at 13.56 MHz and use cryptographic keys stored on the card chip, providing encrypted, more secure contactless transactions.

  7. When a biometric access system is used at a border crossing or high-security facility, which performance metric is typically prioritized over the other?

    Answer: Low False Acceptance Rate (FAR) to prevent unauthorized entry

    In high-security environments, minimizing unauthorized access (low FAR) takes precedence over user convenience, even if legitimate users are occasionally rejected.