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220-1102 · Question #424

Which of the following would allow physical access to a restricted area while maintaining a record of events?

The correct answer is B. Access control vestibule. An access control vestibule allows controlled physical entry to a restricted area while logging access events.

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Question

Which of the following would allow physical access to a restricted area while maintaining a record of events?

Options

  • AHard token
  • BAccess control vestibule
  • CKey fob
  • DDoor Lock

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • B
    94% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

An access control vestibule allows controlled physical entry to a restricted area while logging access events.

AHard token

A hard token is a physical device used for authentication, not a system for controlling and recording physical access to an area.

BAccess control vestibuleCorrect

An access control vestibule, also known as a mantrap, is a physical security system with two or more interlocking doors, requiring one door to close before the next can open, and typically integrates with an access control system to log entries and exits, providing a record of events. This setup enhances security by allowing only one person or a controlled number of people to enter at a time and tracks their passage.

CKey fob

A key fob is an access credential used to gain entry, but it is not the mechanism that controls the physical access or maintains the record of events itself; it's part of a larger access control system.

DDoor Lock

A door lock secures a door but does not inherently provide a detailed record of who accessed the door and when, especially without an integrated electronic access control system.

Concept tested: Physical access control and logging

Source: https://www.gsa.gov/government-agencies/federal-executive-agencies/federal-facilities-security/physical-security-standards-for-federal-facilities

Topics

#Physical Security#Access Control#Security Controls

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