LOCK AND KEY SYSTEMS SPED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

the following are true of master key systems CORRECT ANSWER The great grand master key opens all of the locks in the system They are convenient for managers Because of their inherent security risks, their use is discouraged Master Key Systems CORRECT ANSWER A system with two or more levels of key operation where there is a single master key that fits ALL of the locks in a facility (i.e. office areas and barracks) Lock Components CORRECT ANSWER 1. Locking Device 2. Switching Device 3. Operating Mechanism Locking Device CORRECT ANSWER The part of the system that physically keeps the area or container secured or locked (i.e. latches and bolts). Switching Device CORRECT ANSWER The element that authorizes the locking device to open (i.e. keys, cards, combinations, or biometrics). Operating Mechanism CORRECT ANSWER, The part of the system that interacts with the switching device to allow or deny entry into a given area or perimeter (i.e. a cylinder).