EAC Test Review

Question 1

T or F: The main difference between an input device and an output device is that input devices give the system information and output systems receive information from the system.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T or F: In order to help protect an access control system from unwanted tampering, the wiring should be installed out of reach of the general public.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T or F: Addressable systems use a main CPU to store program information

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F: Electric strike locking mechanisms can be very effective for retrofit and new installations.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T or F: The two components of a magnetic lock are the electromagnet and the strike plate

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the following types of detectors is considered an active type detector?

a. Break Beam Sensors
b. Capacitance Sensors
c. Audio Sensors
d. None of the Above

Answer 6

a. Break Beam Sensors

Question 7

Which type of card allows a predetermined amount of infrared light to pass through the card and read a barcode?

a. Hollerith
b. Proximity
c. Barcode
d. Infrared

Answer 7

d. Infrared

Question 8

Multiple Response: Which of the following are types of smart cards?

a. Memory only
b. Read/Write only
c. Memory circuits with some hard-wired security logic
d. Full-fledged microcomputers

Answer 8

a. Memory only
c. Memory circuits with some hard-wired security logic
d. Full-fledged microcomputers

Question 9

Complete this statement: In order for a door that has a lock to be in compliance with fire code and ADA regulations, the lock must be __________.

Answer 9

fail safe

Question 10

Complete this statement: The serial port and the com port are often used ________.

Answer 10

the same.

Question 11

Match each of the following credential types to the proper security levels that are associated with them.

a. High Security Level c. Low Security Level
b. Medium Security Level d. None of the Above

1. Biometric 4. Smart Card
2. Proximity 5. Wiegand
3. Keypad

Answer 11

1. Biometric A - High Security Level
2. Proximity B - Medium Security Level
3. Keypad C - Low Security Level
4. Smart Card A - High Security Level
5. Wiegand A - High Security Level

Question 12

What elements make up an EAC system card holder?

Answer 12

Who, what, when and where

Question 13

What is the main purpose of capacitance detectors and how do they work?

Answer 13

Monitors large areas. Charges the air between 2 antenna and looks for changes

Question 14

What makes an access control system so beneficial and effective?

Answer 14

It restricts unauthorized access without human interaction.

Question 15

Describe the difference between active and passive proximity cards.

Answer 15

Active interfaces with the environment and has its own power source up to 100’. Passive reacts to changes and has no power - draws power off reader up to 1-30” range

Question 16

Name the three most commonly used credential types.

Answer 16

Smart, Proximity, Wiegand

Question 17

What is the range of force in pounds electromagnetic locks have?

Answer 17

500-3000 pounds

Question 18

Name two primary considerations when installing a mantrap.

Answer 18

Civil Liberty Rights and Fire Code

Question 19

What information might be included in a time schedule?

Answer 19

Who, what, where, when, time, date, weekends, holidays

Question 20

List the six general categories of sensing devices.

What they do is P. 86 per your notes

Answer 20

Mechanical
Capacitance
Vibration
Audio
Electro Mechanical
Light

Question 21

What are the main disadvantages of each of the following card types?
Proximity
Hollerith
Barcode
Infrared
Barium Ferrite

Answer 21

Proximity - easy to steal info, damage by mag
Hollerith - easily duplicated
Barcode - easily copied
Infrared - quality and maintenance of reader
Barium Ferrite - easily damaged and breaks down over time.