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What is the primary advantage of using an Electronic Access Control (EAC) system with fobs compared to traditional brass keys?

The primary benefit of a 'fob' or proximity card system over a traditional key system is that lost fobs can be instantly deactivated in the software, whereas lo

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Question: What is the primary advantage of using an Electronic Access Control (EAC) system with fobs compared to traditional brass keys?

Answer options: ✅ The ability to remotely and instantly deactivate lost or stolen credentials.

  • They are cheaper to manufacture than metal keys.
  • They allow the guard to search the person's pockets remotely.
  • They prevent people from ever losing their access credentials.

Correct answer: The ability to remotely and instantly deactivate lost or stolen credentials.

Explanation: The primary benefit of a 'fob' or proximity card system over a traditional key system is that lost fobs can be instantly deactivated in the software, whereas lost keys often require expensive lock re-keying.

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