ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS QUALIFICATION
EXAM LATEST 2026 VERSION WITH 100
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1. What is the primary purpose of an access control system?
A. Provide fire protection
B. Restrict and manage entry to secured areas Controls who can enter and
when to improve security.
C. Improve data speeds
D. Reduce energy usage
2. A card reader that does not store user data and simply relays card
information is known as:
A. Standalone reader
B. Wiegand reader Common interface where data is sent to a control panel.
C. Smart reader
D. Biometric reader
3. Which of the following is a credential in physical access control?
A. Surveillance camera
B. Key fob A physical credential used to identify a user.
C. Motion detector
D. Door strike
4. A device that keeps a door locked until power is applied is called:
A. Fail-secure strike
B. Fail-safe lock
, C. Electric strike Unlocks electronically when signaled by a controller.
D. Manual latch
5. Which of the following unlocks during a power failure to allow free egress?
A. Fail-secure
B. Fail-safe Releases when power is lost for emergency safety.
C. Deadbolt
D. Latchbolt
6. Access levels in a control system define:
A. Alarm conditions
B. Hardware wiring
C. Who can access which area, and when Access rights are grouped into
permission sets.
D. Power requirements
7. What database component stores each cardholder’s unique permissions?
A. Firmware
B. Time zone
C. User profile Profiles store access rights for individuals.
D. Terminal block
8. Which technology uses encrypted communication and can store multiple
credentials?
A. Wiegand cards
B. Magnetic stripe
C. Smart cards Contain a chip enabling encryption and more data.
D. Mechanical key
9. A request-to-exit (REX) device is typically installed:
A. Inside ceiling tiles
B. On or near the interior side of an exit door Detects egress attempt and
releases the lock.
C. Only on secure side
D. In the control panel
, 10.Which component typically controls schedules, users, and permissions?
A. Door strike
B. Access control panel Brain of the access system.
C. Card reader
D. Exit button
11.Which card technology is most susceptible to wear over time?
A. Smart card
B. Magnetic stripe card Data can degrade from physical contact.
C. Proximity card
D. Mobile credential
12.Which system component triggers the lock to release upon valid credential?
A. REX
B. Fire alarm
C. Access controller Evaluates credentials and activates locking hardware.
D. Local buzzer
13.A secure vestibule used to capture unauthorized entrants is called:
A. Man trap
B. Mantrap Deployed for high-security entry processes.
C. Lobby
D. Security turnover
14.What does “anti-passback” prevent?
A. Door from closing too fast
B. Re-use of a credential without prior exit record Stops someone from
passing a card back.
C. Fire alarm reset
D. Controller reboot
15.An electromagnetic lock requires:
A. No power
B. Low voltage only for sound
EXAM LATEST 2026 VERSION WITH 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. What is the primary purpose of an access control system?
A. Provide fire protection
B. Restrict and manage entry to secured areas Controls who can enter and
when to improve security.
C. Improve data speeds
D. Reduce energy usage
2. A card reader that does not store user data and simply relays card
information is known as:
A. Standalone reader
B. Wiegand reader Common interface where data is sent to a control panel.
C. Smart reader
D. Biometric reader
3. Which of the following is a credential in physical access control?
A. Surveillance camera
B. Key fob A physical credential used to identify a user.
C. Motion detector
D. Door strike
4. A device that keeps a door locked until power is applied is called:
A. Fail-secure strike
B. Fail-safe lock
, C. Electric strike Unlocks electronically when signaled by a controller.
D. Manual latch
5. Which of the following unlocks during a power failure to allow free egress?
A. Fail-secure
B. Fail-safe Releases when power is lost for emergency safety.
C. Deadbolt
D. Latchbolt
6. Access levels in a control system define:
A. Alarm conditions
B. Hardware wiring
C. Who can access which area, and when Access rights are grouped into
permission sets.
D. Power requirements
7. What database component stores each cardholder’s unique permissions?
A. Firmware
B. Time zone
C. User profile Profiles store access rights for individuals.
D. Terminal block
8. Which technology uses encrypted communication and can store multiple
credentials?
A. Wiegand cards
B. Magnetic stripe
C. Smart cards Contain a chip enabling encryption and more data.
D. Mechanical key
9. A request-to-exit (REX) device is typically installed:
A. Inside ceiling tiles
B. On or near the interior side of an exit door Detects egress attempt and
releases the lock.
C. Only on secure side
D. In the control panel
, 10.Which component typically controls schedules, users, and permissions?
A. Door strike
B. Access control panel Brain of the access system.
C. Card reader
D. Exit button
11.Which card technology is most susceptible to wear over time?
A. Smart card
B. Magnetic stripe card Data can degrade from physical contact.
C. Proximity card
D. Mobile credential
12.Which system component triggers the lock to release upon valid credential?
A. REX
B. Fire alarm
C. Access controller Evaluates credentials and activates locking hardware.
D. Local buzzer
13.A secure vestibule used to capture unauthorized entrants is called:
A. Man trap
B. Mantrap Deployed for high-security entry processes.
C. Lobby
D. Security turnover
14.What does “anti-passback” prevent?
A. Door from closing too fast
B. Re-use of a credential without prior exit record Stops someone from
passing a card back.
C. Fire alarm reset
D. Controller reboot
15.An electromagnetic lock requires:
A. No power
B. Low voltage only for sound
