What is the primary objective of controlling entry into a facility or area?
A.
Provide time management controls for all employees
B.
Ensure that only authorized persons are allowed to enter
C.
Keep potential hazards and contraband material out that could be used to commit sabotage.
D.
Identifi cation purposes
Explanation:
B: The primary function of an access control system (ACS) is to ensure that only authorized personnel are permitted inside the controlled area. This can also include the regulation and flow of materials into and out of specifi c areas. Persons subject to control can include employees, visitors, customers, vendors, and the public. Access control measures should be diff erent for each application to fulfill specific security, cost, and operational objectives. Page 605.